Egyptian Fooul (Fava beans)
Egyptian Fooul is a popular traditional dish in Egypt and is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.
Egyptian Fooul (Fava beans)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak the fava beans overnight.
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Drain and rinse the beans.
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In a large pot, add the beans, garlic, and enough water to cover them.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
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Drain the beans and transfer them to a serving dish.
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Mash the beans with a fork or a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency.
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Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin. Mix well.
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Garnish with parsley, tomatoes, and onion.
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Serve warm with bread or pita.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
