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Spicy Ful Medames (Fava Beans) With Olive Oil and Chile Recipe
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Total Time
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This Spicy Ful Medames recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish made with fava beans, garlic, cumin, chile flakes, and tahini, all lightly seasoned with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. It's a delicious Middle Eastern-inspired dish that is perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
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Put garlic cloves, cumin seeds, chile flakes, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle and crush until seeds are cracked and garlic is in small, flimsy chunks. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, mince garlic very fine.
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Empty one can of fava beans (with liquid) into a medium saucepan; drain second can and add additional beans, garlic paste, olive oil, and tahini. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until liquid retains some brothiness but turns thick and sauce-like, about 5 minutes.
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Add lemon juice and salt to taste. If desired, mash one third of beans with a potato masher for a thicker stew, or mash all beans for a rich dip. Serve with additional olive oil at the table.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories993kcal49%
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Fat80g4%
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Saturated Fat11g0%
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Carbohydrates51g2%
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Fiber17g0%
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Sugar3g0%
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Protein16g0%
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Cholesterol0mg0%
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Sodium786mg39%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.