Egyptian Fool Fava Beans Traditional Breakfast Recipe

Experience the taste of Egypt with this quick and easy Fool Medames recipe! A beloved Egyptian breakfast staple, this creamy fava bean dish is surprisingly simple to make, even better than the traditional long-soaking method. Enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly, and authentic Egyptian breakfast in just minutes. Perfect for a quick weekday meal or a special weekend brunch!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 469.4 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Egyptian Fool Fava Beans Traditional Breakfast

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How to Make Egyptian Fool Fava Beans Traditional Breakfast

  1. Combine the fava beans, water, baking soda, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the topping: Finely chop the onion, parsley, and garlic.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and paprika.
  5. Once the fava beans are cooked, drain any excess water and transfer them to a serving bowl.
  6. Pour the lemon-olive oil mixture over the fava beans, then top with the chopped onion, parsley and garlic.
  7. Gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more lemon juice, salt, or cumin to your liking).
  8. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy your authentic Egyptian breakfast!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

8g

Carbs

17g