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Ful Medames with Tahini and Lemon

A hearty and flavorful Egyptian breakfast of mashed fava beans seasoned with tahini, lemon juice, and spices. Served with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables.

15m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains sesamePEANUT-free
350 cal|15g protein|50g carbs|12g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fava Beans
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, combine fava beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3Mash the fava beans slightly with a fork or potato masher.
  4. 4Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with warm pita bread.

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