Egyptian Ful Medames

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Egyptian Ful Medames - This Ful Medames Breakfast Recipe is a lovely Middle Eastern breakfast dish that is warm, hearty and filling. This version is the Egyptian version where the recipe originated. We also have a Lebanese Ful version. Ful is a delicious savoury breakfast recipe that is hearty and delicious. It is quick and easy to make and it is healthy too!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch

Cuisine Egyptian

Servings

Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ large Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic crushed
1 Tomato diced or grated, save ¼ for the topping
800 g Fava Beans 2 x 400g
½ teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
½ cup Water
Lemon Juice only
Handful Parsley chopped
1 Jalapeno sliced

Instructions

Heat the Oil in a pan over medium high heat. Saute the Onion until translucent.
Add in the Garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the diced Tomatoes.
Add the Fava beans and Cumin, Paprika, Salt and Pepper. Pour in the water and simmer for 15 minutes. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash some of the Fava beans.
Squeeze over the Lemon juice.
Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with a glug of Olive Oil.
Top with Tomatoes, Parsley and Jalapeños.

Notes

Variation

Use dried fava beans - To do this, soak 1 cup dried Fava Beans for 3 hours. Drain and place in a pot with enough Water to cover them plus 3 inches on top. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 2 hours and then use as per the recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Ful mudammas is a complete meal but it is best served with a side of warm Pitta Bread. It is great as part of a breakfast spread alongside Hummus, Roast Vegetables and Taboule.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a pot over medium heat for about 15 minutes with a splash of Water.

Ful also freezes well. Once cool, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, let it thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat in the microwave or on the stove directly from frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 603mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 351IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Foul Moudammas, Ful, Ful mudamas

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