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

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.

Questions

Can I make Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Foul Mudammas Breakfast Bowl?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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