Ramadan Recipes: Ful Medames
Discover nutritious Iftar and Suhoor recipes and prepare easy-to-make dishes for your Ramazan feast.
Ful Medames is a traditional Ramadan recipe, popularly enjoyed during the holy month of Ramazan. Originating from Egypt, it's a cherished breakfast dish across the Middle East. Made with fava beans, chickpeas, and a blend of garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and black pepper, it offers a hearty and flavorful start to the day. Typically served with olive oil, tomatoes, onions, and parsley on top, Ful Medames is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a beloved choice for Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal during Ramazan.
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Ingredients
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- 10 Minutes
- 4 Serving
- 318 Calories
- Canned fava beans
- Canned chickpeas
- Water
- Garlic
- Salt
- Lemon
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Tomato
- Onion
- Parsley
- Olive oil
Ful Medames
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Method & Directions
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- 20 Minutes
- Simmer the Beans
تم نسخ الرابطCombine fava beans (with liquid), chickpeas, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat and mash about ½ cup of beans against the side of the pot.
- Flavor Infusion
تم نسخ الرابطStir in garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and black pepper to the bean mixture.
- Plating
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer the beans to serving dishes. Drizzle olive oil over them and arrange tomato, onion, and parsley decoratively on top.
- Final Touch
تم نسخ الرابطServe with lemon wedges for squeezing on top.