Ful Medames

Name: Ful Medames
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans canned fava beans, drained; 1/2 cup water; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 Roma tomato, diced

A classic dish of warmed fava beans mashed with garlic, cumin, and lemon juice, finished with fresh toppings and extra virgin olive oil.

20 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cans canned fava beans, drained
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 Roma tomato, diced

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cans drained canned fava beans and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Simmer for 10 minutes until the beans are thoroughly heated and softened.
3

Mash most of the beans using a potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
4

Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt until warm.
5

Transfer to a shallow bowl and top with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 diced Roma tomato.

Questions

How long does Ful Medames keep?

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

Can I halve or double Ful Medames?

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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