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Ful Medames (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Ful Medames (Dairy-Free)

A hearty and flavorful Egyptian breakfast of stewed fava beans, perfect with pita bread and a drizzle of olive oil.

40m4 servings
DAIRY-free
350 cal|20g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
  • 6 cups Water
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
  2. 2Drain and rinse the fava beans.
  3. 3In a pot, combine fava beans with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until beans are very tender.
  4. 4Mash some of the beans to create a creamier texture.
  5. 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. 7Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with gluten-free bread.

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