Ful Medames
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
Ful Medames brings together canned fava beans and chickpeas drained and simmered gently with cumin and kosher salt until most water is absorbed and the beans soften and partly mash, creating a hearty textured base. The topping sauce combines extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic, jalapeño, and seasoning for a fresh, tangy, and slightly spicy contrast to the creamy beans.
The dish is traditionally served with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and radishes, making it a flavorful and filling part of a meal or breakfast. Parsley adds a fresh herbaceous note on top, and the sauce can be stirred into the beans or served alongside for dipping.
Ful Medames stores well refrigerated for up to four days in an airtight container. Adding a splash of water when reheating helps restore the creamy texture without drying out the beans.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fava beans canned
- 1 ounces chickpeas canned
- 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 crushed, cloves
- 1 tablespoon jalapeños chopped
- salt to taste
- black 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.
Notes
- Store ful medames in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Add a little water when reheating to maintain creamy consistency.
- Serve with warm pita and fresh vegetables like tomatoes and radishes for a traditional accompaniment.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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