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Ful Medames

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Lebanese , Arabian

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

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  1. Pour the fava beans and the chickpeas together into a colander to drain. Rinse the beans in cold water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve with fresh parsley on top along with warm pita, tomatoes and radishes.

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

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

% 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.