Ful Medames
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5.0
1,803 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
487 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Arabian
Ful Medames
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Ful Medames is a popular Middle Eastern breakfast recipe that's made with cooked fava beans and cumin, then topped with a garlicky, lemon olive oil sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces can fava beans
- 1 ounces can chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce for topping
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tablespoon jalapeños chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the fava beans and the chickpeas together into a colander to drain. Rinse the beans in cold water.
- Transfer the rinsed, drained beans to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and add 1 and half cups of cold water. Season with cumin and kosher salt.
- Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until most of the water is absorbed, smashing occasionally with the back of a wooden spoon to get the desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
- When the beans and chickpeas are done cooking, serve the sauce on top or next to the ful medames. You can have stir half the sauce with the bean mixture and serve the other half on the side.
- Serve with fresh parsley on top along with warm pita, tomatoes and radishes.
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Notes
- Storage: Ful medames can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add a little water to it when reheating to get the desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
1499mg
(62%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1499mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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