Egyptian Ful Medames (Fava Bean Stew)
A classic Egyptian breakfast and lunch dish, Ful Medames, made with slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, and served with pita bread. A flavorful and protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 pieces Pita Bread
- 6 cups Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse fava beans.
- 3Place fava beans in a pot with water. Add onion.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until beans are very tender.
- 5Mash some of the beans with a fork to create a creamy texture.
- 6Stir in garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and olive oil.
- 7Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8Serve hot with pita bread.
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