Ful Medames with Hummus
servings
Ingredients
- 2 14 oz can fava beans, drained
- 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
- 4 large cloves garlic, smashed or very finely minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp salt, kosher
- 1 batch hummus
- onions, chopped, for serving
- parsley, fresh, for serving; chopped
- eggs, hard boiled; for serving
- cumin, or la boîte’s izak blend or crushed red pepper
- pepper, for sprinkling
- pita bread, fresh, for serving
Instructions
- in a large skillet, combine the beans and olive oil and bring to a simmer over medium heat. simmer for 5-10 minutes, until soft, mash them up with a wooden spoon to your desired consistency, and then mix in the garlic, lemon juice, and salt. taste and make adjustments as desired. to serve, spread a plate or shallow bowl with hummus, top with a plop of ful, a sprinkle of chopped onions, fresh parsley, and a hard boiled egg or two. drizzle with a coating of olive oil and then sprinkle with cumin and crushed red pepper or izak. serve with warm fresh pita and enjoy!
Comments
what is ful?
Hi Marianne, Ful medames, or simply fūl, is an Egyptian dish of cooked fava beans served with a variety of spices. Hopefully that helps!”
Thank you!!