Ful Medames - Traditional Egyptian Breakfast

Ful Medames - Traditional Egyptian Breakfast

Servings

4

Cuisine

Egyptian

Ful Medames is a hearty and nutritious Egyptian breakfast made with fava beans and flavored with Saturday Sauce. This protein-packed dish is perfect for chilly mornings and can be customized with various toppings for added flavor and texture.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans fava beans, (14 oz. can)

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • Kosher salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 3 Tbsp Saturday Sauce

  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • Pinch of Ground sumac

  • Extra virgin olive oil, for finishing

  • Sea salt, for finishing

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, warm the fava beans with their liquid over medium heat.

  2. Once heated through, add 3 heaping tablespoons of Saturday Sauce and mash the mixture gently. You want a rustic, chunky texture — not a smooth purée.

  3. Spoon into a serving dish. Add your toppings and a side of pita.

  4. Season the tahini with a pinch of sumac, then drizzle it over the beans if desired.

  5. Finish the dish with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, flaky sea salt, and the chopped fresh parsley.
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