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.

35m4 servings

Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free

380 cal|20g protein|60g carbs|8g fat|15g fiber

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

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

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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