Egyptian

Cumin and Paprika Infusion Classic Ful Medames

Name: Cumin and Paprika Infusion Classic Ful Medames
Total time: 72 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 cup fava beans, soaked overnight; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp sweet paprika

Adds a warm, smoky depth to the traditional fava bean base.

72 minutes4 servings

Method

Before mixing sauce, stir in cumin and paprika into olive oil mixture.
Drain and rinse fava beans. In a pot, add beans and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Stir sauce into beans. Serve warm with Egyptian bread or rice.

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