Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames)

Name: Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans Canned fava beans; 4 cloves Garlic; 3 tablespoons Lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 0.75 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley; 4 pieces Pita bread (gluten-free)

Ful Medames is a hearty and traditional Egyptian stew made from fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. It's a simple and nutritious meal.

30m4 servings

Contains wheatSOY-free

350 cal|18g protein|50g carbs|8g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

2 15-ounce cans Canned fava beans
4 cloves Garlic
3 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Cumin
0.75 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
0.25 cup Fresh parsley
4 pieces Pita bread (gluten-free)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
2Add fava beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, mashing some of the beans for a creamier texture.
3Stir in lemon juice.
4Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with gluten-free pita bread.

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