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Ful Medames

Ful Medames is one of my favorite vegetarian dishes to make! My mom taught me how to make her recipe when I first moved out for college. It's a very affordable dish to make and packed with flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz can fava beans
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic
  • 2 whole green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

  • drizzle of olive oil
  • pita bread
  • extra lemon juice
  • chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions 

  1. Drain the can of fava beans and rinse well.
  2. In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil along with the garlic and green onions. Cook down for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add rinsed fava beans, water, cumin, paprika, salt, and dried parsley. Mix together.
  4. Simmer for a few minutes just until the fava beans soften.
  5. Mash about half of the beans, leaving some chunks.
  6. Optional: If too much water evaporates and you like a thinner consistency, add more water to preference.
  7. Add the chopped cilantro and lemon. Mix again.
  8. Transfer to a plate or bowl. Top it off with more olive oil and serve!

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