Ful medames (fava beans)
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Ful medames (fava beans)

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Classic Egyptian breakfast with fava beans and lemon.

⏱️ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 15 min⏳ Total: 20 min🍽️ Serving: 320g

Nutrition per serving (320g)

368 kcal

Calories

22g

Protein

51g

Carbs

10g

Fat

19g

Fibre

Macro split

Protein 27%Carbs 61%Fat 12%

🛒 Ingredients

Scale:
  • 200 g Fava beans
  • 1 pc Lemon
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cook fava beans if dry, or use canned.
  2. 2Partially mash with a fork.
  3. 3Add grated garlic, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil.
  4. 4Season with salt.
  5. 5Serve with boiled eggs, pita bread and tomatoes.

Recipe information

Dietary tags describe recipe data, not clinical suitability. Nutrition values are estimates. Check ingredient labels and preparation methods for allergens.

✓ Gluten-free✓ Dairy-free✓ Egg-free✓ Nut-free

⚕️ Always consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

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