Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
143 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Foul Mudammas (Egyptian Fava Beans)
Description
In Foul Mudammas, canned plain fava beans are warmed with water, kosher salt, and ground cumin until soft, then mashed to create a hearty base. A sauce made by crushing hot peppers and garlic with lemon juice adds sharpness and heat, which is mixed into the beans and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for richness.
Chopped parsley and diced tomatoes provide fresh, crisp contrast, while optional sliced hot peppers add extra heat. The dish is traditionally served with warm pita bread and sliced vegetables like tomato, cucumber, green onions, and olives for balanced textures and flavors.
If using dry fava beans, soaking overnight and cooking for about an hour prepares them properly before proceeding with the rest of the recipe. Fava beans are available canned or dry in many stores or online, often near other beans or in international sections.
This recipe showcases a simple yet distinctive combination of spices and fresh ingredients that make Foul Mudammas a flavorful, satisfying meal or breakfast dish.
Ingredients
- 2 fava beans 13 to 15 ounces each can (see notes if using dry fava beans, canned plain
- ½ cup water
- kosher salt
- ½ to 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 to 2 hot peppers chopped (jalapenos will work here
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 lemon juice of, large
- extra virgin olive oil Early Harvest
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 tomato diced
To Serve:
- warm pita bread
- tomato sliced
- cucumber sliced
- green onions
- olive
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
- In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
- Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
- Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.
Notes
- To prepare from dry fava beans, soak overnight, peel if desired, then boil and simmer about 1 hour before using.
- Fava beans can be found canned near other beans or in international grocery sections, or purchased dry from bulk or online sources.
- Serving warm pita bread and fresh sliced vegetables like tomato, cucumber, and green onions complements the dish traditionally.
- Use quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh spices for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.6g | 21% |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 805.7mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 594.9mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1270.9IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 37.6mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 75.4mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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