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A bowl of Ful Medames, the classic Egyptian beans dip, garnished with chopped tomatoes, parsley, lemon slices, and olive oil, served with pita bread on the side and green glasses in the background.
5 from 4 ratings

Ful Medames (Egyptian Style Beans)

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Author: Amina Al-Saigh
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Ingredients
 

  • 800 grams Ful (Fava Beans), or mixed ful and chickpeas, 2 cans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 tomato, large
  • 1 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 lemon Juice
  • 1/3 cup water or reserved ful liquid
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Dash black pepper, per preference
  • Extra olive oil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Start by finely dicing the onion and cooking in the olive oil on medium heat for 3-4 minutes
  • Drain and rinse the ful and chickpeas and place in a large plate. Mash well with a fork
  • Add the mashed ful and chickpeas to the pan and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Add all the seasoning and mix well
  • Dice the tomato and add to the pan. Mix well and continue to cook for a few minutes. Add the water if the mixture looks dry.
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Mix well
  • Serve in a platter and garnish with tomato, parsley, and olive oil. Eat with pita bread and enjoy!
Serving: 1Serving, Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 314mg, Potassium: 663mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1315IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 5mg
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