Ful Medamas

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned fava beans (or cooked dried fava beans)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Toppings:

• Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• Chopped chili peppers
• Tahini sauce
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Warm pita bread for serving

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Fava Beans:

   • If using canned fava beans, rinse and drain them.
   • Place the fava beans in a saucepan with a splash of water. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.

2. Mash the Beans:

   • Once warm, use a fork or potato masher to gently mash some of the beans, leaving others whole for texture.

3. Season the Beans:

   • Add olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.

4. Add Fresh Ingredients:

   • Stir in the chopped onion and diced tomato, allowing them to heat slightly.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the ful medames to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley and any desired toppings.
   • Serve with warm pita bread or flatbread.

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving, approx. 4 servings):

• Calories: ~220
• Total Fat: ~10g
  • Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg (without toppings)
• Sodium: ~400mg
• Total Carbohydrates: ~25g
  • Fiber: ~8g
  • Sugars: ~2g
• Protein: ~8g