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Ful Medames with Tahini and Lemon recipe by Safe Plated

Ful Medames with Tahini and Lemon

A classic Egyptian breakfast of stewed fava beans mashed with tahini, lemon juice, and spices. A hearty and flavorful way to start the day.

10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains sesameSHELLFISH-free
350 cal|18g protein|45g carbs|12g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried fava beans
  • 6 cups Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
  • 0.5 cup Chopped tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Diced cucumber

Instructions

  1. 1Soak the fava beans in water overnight.
  2. 2Drain the fava beans and place them in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beans are very soft.
  4. 4Mash the beans with a potato masher or in a food processor until smooth.
  5. 5Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and tahini.
  6. 6Heat olive oil in a pan and gently heat ful medames
  7. 7Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, tomatoes, and cucumber.

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