Egyptian Ful Medames with Cumin and Lemon

Egyptian Ful Medames with Cumin and Lemon

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

310 cal 15g protein 40g carbs 10g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) canned fava beans
  • 2, minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1, juiced lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1, diced tomato
  • 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Warm the fava beans with their liquid in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Mash about half the beans with a fork to thicken the mixture, keeping the rest whole.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
  5. Transfer to a bowl and top with diced tomato, parsley, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

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

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