Egyptian Ful Medames (Fava Bean Stew)
Ful Medames is a traditional Egyptian breakfast or dinner dish made with stewed fava beans, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. A hearty and flavorful vegan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried fava beans
- 6 cups Water
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse fava beans. Place in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until fava beans are very tender.
- 4Mash the fava beans slightly with a potato masher or fork.
- 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 6Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Serve with gluten-free bread and boiled eggs (optional).
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