Gluten-Free Emirati Foul Medames with Coconut Milk

Name: Gluten-Free Emirati Foul Medames with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dried Fava Beans; 1 can Coconut Milk; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 4 slices Gluten-Free Pita Bread

A gluten-free and dairy-free version of Foul Medames, a traditional Middle Eastern breakfast dish. This hearty version uses fava beans cooked with coconut milk and spices, providing a flavorful and satisfying start to the day.

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Gluten-Free Emirati Foul Medames with Coconut Milk recipe by Safe Plated

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380 cal|20g protein|50g carbs|12g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

1 cup Dried Fava Beans
1 can Coconut Milk
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
4 slices Gluten-Free Pita Bread

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

Instructions

1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
2Drain and rinse the fava beans. Place them in a pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until tender.
3Drain the fava beans and return them to the pot.
4Add coconut milk, garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot.
5Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together.
6Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley and with gluten-free pita bread on the side.

Substitutions

Wheat Pita Bread → Gluten-Free Pita Bread(avoids Gluten)

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