Ful Medames
Ful Medames is a staple Egyptian breakfast dish made from slow-cooked fava beans. This hearty and flavorful recipe is vegan and incredibly nutritious, perfect for a satisfying start to your day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 226 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gfava bean, canned, rinsed and drained
- 120 mlwater
- 1 pcslemon, juiced
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 tspcumin, ground
- 0.25 tspchili powder
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
garnish
- 2 tbspparsley, fresh, chopped(optional)
- 0.5 pcstomato, diced(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse and drain the canned fava beans thoroughly.
About 1 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the fava beans and water.
About 1 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the beans to soften further.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Mashing some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon will create a creamier texture.
- 4
While the beans are simmering, prepare the sauce by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
About 5 min
- 5
After 15 minutes, add the prepared sauce to the simmering fava beans and stir well to combine.
About 1 min
- 6
Continue to simmer the ful medames for another 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded and the beans are very tender.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: If the mixture becomes too dry, add a splash more water or olive oil.
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and diced tomato if desired.
Cook’s note: Traditionally served with warm pita bread.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 225.6kcal
- Protein
- 7.8g
- Carbs
- 20.7g
- Fat
- 14.3g
- Fibre
- 6.3g
- Sugar
- 3.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover ful medames in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave.
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