Ful Medames Egyptian Fava Beans

Experience the rich flavors of Egyptian cuisine with Ful Medames, a beloved breakfast dish made with tender fava beans simmered to perfection. Infused with aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and earthy cumin, this hearty recipe is as comforting as it is nutritious. Topped with fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, and green onions, Ful Medames delivers a vibrant combination of textures and flavors. Traditionally served with warm pita bread and hard-boiled eggs, this protein-packed dish is both satisfying and wholesome. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or an authentic Middle Eastern dining experience, this classic recipe captures the essence of Egyptian home cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:130 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried fava beans
• 0.25 cup dried split chickpeas (optional)
• 4 cups water
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tomato (diced)
• 1 green onion (sliced)
• 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional, for serving)
• 2 warm pita bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried fava beans and dried split chickpeas under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.

Step 2

Place the fava beans and chickpeas (if using) in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse when ready to cook.

Step 3

In a large pot, add the soaked beans and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Step 4

Cover the pot and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and can be easily mashed with a fork. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough water, and add more as needed to prevent the beans from drying out.

Step 5

Once the beans are cooked, use a fork or potato masher to gently mash them, leaving some beans whole for texture.

Step 6

Finely mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the beans along with the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7

Transfer the fava bean mixture to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, diced tomato, and sliced green onion.

Step 8

Serve warm with hard-boiled eggs and warm pita bread, if desired. Enjoy this hearty and traditional Egyptian dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1654.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764.8

Total Fat 62.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 1987.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 226.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.0g
Protein 87.8g	0%

Vitamin D 88IU	0%
Calcium 449.2mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 3244.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 49.7%