Ful medames with fava beans, lemon, olive oil and herbs

Egypt · Egyptian

Ful Medames

Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon, cumin and fresh herbs.

  • Egyptian
  • 45 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version

Country

Egypt

Cuisine

Egyptian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Total

45 min

1 version

Makes 4 servings.

Mash a small part of the beans for a thicker texture while keeping most whole.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

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Classic

Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, lemon, cumin and herbs.

This version is fully plant-based.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 600 g cooked fava beans
  • 100 g onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 30 ml lemon juice
  • 4 g ground cumin
  • 140 ml water
  • 8 g fresh parsley
  • 5 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook aromatics

    Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.

  2. Add beans

    Add fava beans, water, cumin and salt, then simmer gently.

  3. Adjust texture

    Lightly mash part of the beans to thicken while leaving most whole.

  4. Finish

    Turn off heat, add lemon juice and parsley, then serve warm.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use canned fava beans?

Yes. Rinse them well and reduce added salt at first.

How is ful medames usually served?

Serve warm with lemon, olive oil and bread on the side.

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