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Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious Lebanese breakfast or a light lunch? This Super Quick Fool Medammas recipe uses canned fava beans for a lightning-fast preparation without sacrificing flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights, Ramadan Suhoor, or a vibrant addition to your mezze platter. This fool medammas is traditionally time-consuming, but our shortcut uses canned beans for a 20-minute meal. Serve with warm bread and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying experience.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 375.3 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas

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Ingredients for Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas

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How to Make Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas

  1. Rinse and drain one 15-ounce can of fava beans thoroughly.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the drained fava beans and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1/2 - 1 finely chopped small red chili (optional) and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until beans are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and drain any excess liquid.
  5. In a medium serving bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste).
  6. Add the cooked fava beans and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley to the bowl. Gently mix to combine.
  7. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Serve immediately with fresh pita bread or crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

10g

Carbs

15g

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