Egyptian Ful Medames Breakfast Bowl

Egyptian Ful Medames Breakfast Bowl

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Middle-eastern · 15 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free

367 cal 16g protein 42g carbs 15g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 15 oz can canned fava beans
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tomato
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • to serve warm pita bread

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Warm the fava beans with their liquid in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 minutes.
  2. Mash the garlic with 1/2 tsp salt and stir into the beans with the cumin.
  3. Roughly mash about half the beans with a fork for a creamy-chunky texture.
  4. Simmer 3 more minutes, then squeeze in the lemon.
  5. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle generously with olive oil, and top with diced tomato and parsley.
  6. Serve hot with warm pita for scooping.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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