Foul Mudammas
Foul Mudammas is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from fava beans and spices, with a unique blend of lemon, garlic and cumin flavors. It’s a popular staple in countries like Egypt, and can be served as a main dish, breakfast or snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried fava beans, soaked overnight
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Boil fava beans until tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash the fava beans with a fork or potato masher.
- Add in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Tips for preparation of Foul Mudammas
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried fava beans, soaked overnight
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Boil fava beans until tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash the fava beans with a fork or potato masher.
- Add in the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Foul Mudammas serving size
A single serving is approximately 1/2 cup. For a couple, 2-3 servings are recommended. For a family of 4, 4-6 servings are appropriate. Foul Mudammas can be served as a main dish, or as a side dish with pita bread, rice, or vegetables.
Foul Mudammas nutrition value
1 serving (1/2 cup) of Foul Mudammas contains approximately 150 calories, 5g of protein, 8g of fiber, and 7g of fat. It’s a good source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, iron, and potassium.