Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian fava beans)

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Saute the onion until translucent.

Step 2

Add in the minced garlic and cook for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes as well.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the fava beans. Add them to the tomatoes followed by the paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Using the back of a wooden spoon, gently press and mash almost half of the fava beans to give the ful a creamy texture. Add in the lemon juice and stir.

Step 5

Transfer the ful medames to a serving bowl and top with olive oil, tomatoes, parsley and jalapeno. Serve with pita bread.