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Egyptian Ful Medames Dip with Pita recipe by Safe Plated

Egyptian Ful Medames Dip with Pita

A hearty and flavorful dip made from mashed fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Served with warm pita bread.

10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
350 cal|15g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Canned Fava Beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the fava beans.
  2. 2In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the saucepan.
  5. 5Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fava beans are heated through.
  6. 6Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the fava beans to a coarse or smooth consistency, depending on your preference.
  7. 7Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
  8. 8Serve hot with warm pita bread for dipping.

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