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Ful Medames (Dairy-Free)

A classic Egyptian breakfast of stewed fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. This version is dairy and nut-free, perfect for those with allergies.

10m prep + 25m cook4 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
350 cal|20g protein|50g carbs|10g fat|25g fiber

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
  2. 2Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
  4. 4Mash some of the beans to create a creamy texture.
  5. 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. 6Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. 7Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and chopped tomatoes.

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