Foul Medames with Tahini and Olive Oil Foul medames is one of the most famous Egyptian breakfast dishes. It’s a nutritious meal packed with protein and fiber. Its creamy texture and rich flavor come from tahini, garlic, cumin, and lemon, with a touch of olive oil that adds a distinctive taste and health benefits.
Ingredients
- Fava beans: 2 cans (medames)
- Tahini: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon (lightly toasted and ground)
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pita bread: for serving (toasted, as desired)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Mash the ingredients well until the flavors meld together.
- Place the fava beans with their liquid in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin, tahini mixture.
- Add the olive oil and stir everything together thoroughly. Let the fava beans simmer for about 5 minutes until they reach a creamy and consistent texture.
- Stir in the lemon juice. Taste the dish and adjust the salt and lemon juice as needed.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the fava beans with a fork.
- Pour the foul medames into a serving dish. Garnish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and serve hot with toasted pita bread.
