Saudi-Style Foul Medames (Fava Bean Stew)
A classic Saudi breakfast dish of stewed fava beans seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Serve with warm pita bread for dipping. Dairy-free and egg-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 6 cup Water
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 0.5 tsp Chili Powder
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
- 4 servings Pita Bread
Instructions
- 1Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight, or for at least 8 hours.
- 2Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.
- 3Place the fava beans in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
- 4Mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a thicker consistency.
- 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with warm pita bread.
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