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Egyptian Ful Medames with Pita Bread — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Egyptian Ful Medames with Pita Bread

A traditional Egyptian fava bean stew, seasoned with cumin and lemon juice. Served with warm pita bread, this dairy-free snack is hearty and flavorful.

15m prep + 30m cook4 servingsSafety: 96/100
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
300 cal|15g protein|40g carbs|8g fat|12g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Canned Fava Beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread

Instructions

  1. 1Drain and rinse the fava beans.
  2. 2In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. 4Add fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, mashing some of the beans to create a creamy texture.
  5. 5Warm pita bread in a toaster or oven.
  6. 6Serve ful medames with warm pita bread.

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