Egyptian Broad Bean Stew (Ful Medames)
Ful Medames is a staple Egyptian dish made from fava beans cooked with spices and served with toppings like olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. This version is completely nut-free.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz) Fava beans (canned)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a pot, combine the fava beans, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 2Add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
- 3Mash the beans slightly with a fork.
- 4Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil.
- 5Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and hot sauce (if using).
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