Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl

Name: Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans fava beans (ful medames, 15 oz), rinsed, drained; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 Roma tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 4 pita bread, warmed; 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

A hearty Middle Eastern breakfast of slow-simmered fava beans mashed with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, served with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and warm pita for scooping.

35 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

Middle EasternBreakfastStovetopVeganMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cans fava beans (ful medames, 15 oz), rinsed, drained
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
4 pita bread, warmed
1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

1

Empty 2 cans rinsed, drained fava beans (ful medames, 15 oz) into a medium saucepan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and just enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until the beans are very tender.
2

Use a fork or potato masher to partially mash the beans, leaving some whole for texture. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, half the 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and creamy. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
3

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or salt as needed.
4

Divide the foul among four bowls. Top each with 2 diced Roma tomatoes and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional) if using.
5

Serve immediately with 4 warmed pita bread on the side.

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What is Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl?

A hearty Middle Eastern breakfast of slow-simmered fava beans mashed with lemon, garlic, and olive oil, served with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and warm pita for scooping. This reference files it under Middle Eastern breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl?

The entry for Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl comes from 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional). For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl is 4 pita bread, warmed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 14 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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