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Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames) recipe by Safe Plated

Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames)

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.

10m prep + 20m cook4 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)

Instructions

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

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