Ethiopian Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)
A hearty gluten-free breakfast of stewed fava beans flavored with spices and served with gluten free bread or injera.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 6 cups Water
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse fava beans. Place them in a pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until beans are tender.
- 3While beans are cooking, sauté diced onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- 4Add diced tomato, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 5Add the cooked bean mixture and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- 6Stir in lemon juice. Serve hot with gluten free bread or injera.
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