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Foul Medames Recipe

Foul Medames Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

Foul Medames is a traditional Middle Eastern breakfast dish made with fava beans, olive oil, and aromatic spices. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavors that will delight your taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale

Fava Beans:

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) fava beans, drained and rinsed

Seasoning:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garnish:

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 small tomato, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion or scallions
  • Extra olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Cook Fava Beans: Add the fava beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mash slightly with the back of a spoon while heating through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with diced tomato, parsley, and chopped onion. Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with warm pita bread, hard-boiled eggs, or fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
  • You can adjust the consistency by adding a splash of water or more olive oil if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 360mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg