Foul (Ful) Medames Creamy Fava Bean Stew

This authentic Foul (Ful) Medames Creamy Fava Bean Stew is a Vegan dish that is made with mashed fava beans, tahini and added with more amazing flavors like cumin, garlic, spice of Aleppo Pepper and some lemon! Another great thing about this recipe is, that this savory meal is full of nutrients and full of protein which will fill you up! It’s super easy to make and it’s also great to eat any time of day, for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner! It only takes 15 minutes to make, so let’s do this!

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Before I start telling you how to make this delicious recipe, let me tell you a tiny back story! Growing up I enjoyed this Vegan breakfast dish my parents used to make for us as kids. Occasionally, on Saturday mornings, I’d wake up with the smell of fava beans simmering with an aroma of cumin and hearing the tea kettle whistle to wake up. Some wake up to the smell of coffee in the mornings, but this was my favorite smell to wake up to! These memories are unforgettable and make this dish even more flavorful because they’re full of memories!

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IN THIS POST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES CREAMY FAVA BEAN STEW

• WHAT IS FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES?
• WHY IS FOUL MEDAMES KNOWN AS A STEW?
• 🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THESE THIS FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES
• TIPS BEFORE STARTING THIS RECIPE!
• STEPS TO MAKE THIS FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES
• JUMP TO RECIPE CARD

What is Foul (Ful) Medames?

Foul (Ful) Medames is a Middle Eastern breakfast dish made with mashed fava beans mixed with Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and other various spices. It is topped with tomatoes, green onions, chopped parsley, and some hard-boiled eggs. Additionally, this dish is known to be popular in Egypt, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern countries.

Depending on what part of the Middle Eastern country it is made in, some, for example, would add different twists to this traditional dish. In addition, some make it spicy by adding Cayenne Pepper, chili flakes, or fresh chili peppers. A variety of herbs can also be added, such as mint, dill, or cilantro to bring in more flavor. As a matter of fact, this dish has a super creamy texture! You can also add garbanzo beans along with fava beans to make this dish.

Why is Foul known as a Stew?

The reason why Foul is called stew because some people like to leave their fava beans “whole” eliminating the smashing step and keeping its juices. Although Foul can be made by leaving fava beans as is, semi-mashed or completely mashed, I prefer my Foul semi-mashed I love the texture it gives! For one thing, if you love this recipe, leave feedback or comment below if you tried it, especially if you loved it as much as I do! By all means, I would LOVE to hear from you! We always have our pantry stocked up with these fava beans to have an alternative meal when we want a fast and nutritious meal that day!

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🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THESE THIS FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES

Here is a preview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe! You can find these at your local grocery store or you can shop online. (Detailed Ingredients in Recipe Card down below)

• Canned Fava Beans
• Tahini
• Water / Canned Fava Bean Juice
• Lemon
• Cumin
• Salt
• Chili Powder or Allepo Pepper
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

IF USING DRY FAVA BEANS:

We are using canned Fava Beans for this recipe. If you use dry Fava Beans, make sure to soak overnight and rinse after. Place fava beans in a deep skillet, fill with water over soaked beans, and boil for 1 hour until they have softened and tendered.

Tips Before Starting this Recipe!

• If you like to keep your Foul as a stew, do not mash it and keep it a little on the watery side. If you want some texture, slightly mash by keeping some fava beans whole. The amount of water you add is all in your preference.
• When draining fave beans keep the canned juices. If you prefer to use water then disregard canned juice.
• Depending on the brand of fava beans some tend to dehydrate faster than others while cooking. If you notice your fava beans drying out, add water or canned juice and rehydrate them.
• I would recommend chopping your fresh herbs and veggies ahead of time! Some like to serve it with different fresh herbs, boiled eggs, pickles, olives and hot pita. If you like to avoid eating it with bread, you can serve it with some lettuce leaves.

If you like, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for a list of full ingredients and instructions. You can also click on the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page! 😀

STEPS TO MAKE THIS FOUL (FUL) MEDAMES

First, chop veggies before starting your fava bean stew. Then, drain fava beans from the can and place them into a deep skillet. On Medium-High heat add about 1/2 cup water or canned water to your fava beans (see tips above). Season with cumin, and crushed garlic. Mash ingredients with a potato masher or the back of a fork and turn your fire to low-medium heat. Mash it to the consistency of your preference (see tips above).

Serve on a plate or a bowl and top your dish with your favorite veggies. We added chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil to the top and sprinkle your choice of spice. We used Allepo Pepper along with a hot pita, and time to Enjoy!

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