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Egyptian Ful Medames Bites

A quick and savory snack of mashed fava beans with a blend of spices and herbs, served on toasted pita bread. A popular street food turned into easy-to-eat bites.

10m prep + 5m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains sesameDAIRY-free
280 cal|12g protein|40g carbs|8g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 can Canned Fava Beans
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the fava beans.
  2. 2In a bowl, mash the fava beans with a fork or potato masher.
  3. 3Add tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and olive oil to the mashed beans. Mix well.
  4. 4Chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the mixture.
  5. 5Toast pita bread until lightly golden.
  6. 6Cut each pita bread into quarters and top with the ful medames mixture.
  7. 7Serve immediately.

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