Description
Ful Medames is a beloved Egyptian breakfast dish made with nourishing fava beans and creamy tahini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the drained and rinsed fava beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir to combine.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate.
- Serve the Ful Medames warm, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy with warm pita bread, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ful Medames, Egyptian Breakfast, Fava Beans, Tahini