Egyptian Ful Medames

Make Egyptian Ful Medames at home with measured ingredients, step-by-step directions and a practical Thedietco tip. Makes 2 servings; estimated time 20 min.

This is a modern adaptation inspired by Egypt. Ingredient quantities are for the full recipe; divide by the stated yield.

Serves / makes 2 servings

Ingredients

• 300 g cooked fava beans rinsed
• 1 medium tomato (120 g)
• 1/2 cucumber (100 g)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 small wholewheat pita halves

How to make it

1. Warm beans with garlic, cumin and 60 ml water.
2. Roughly mash some beans with a fork.
3. Stir in lemon juice and olive oil.
4. Serve with chopped tomato, cucumber and pita.

Serving inspiration; ingredients and presentation may differ. Photo: File:Foul Mdammis, Tunisie.jpg by Habib M'henni · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and converted to WebP.