Foul Moudammas

Foul, a hearty dish made from fava beans, is an everyday food across the Arab World, but is unknown to most Westerners. Foul is most associated with Egypt, which considers it their national dish, typically eaten for breakfast, but also any time of day as a dip, a main dish or sandwich filling.

its nutrition or flavor, is tart, pungent, and earthy, enhanced with lemon and garlic. A peasant dish eaten in the street and the home,

What I love about foul: it’s not only healthy and delicious, but a great dish for those in a hurry, on a budget or who need something filling.

Why you're going to love this recipe?

• It’s made with simple ingredients that you can feel great about,

• Happens to be naturally vegan, gluten-free and full of fibre!

• Completely customizable and you can make it spicy, smoky, or lemony. The sky's the limit, my friends!

But best of all, reasons love this recipe because it’s downright DELICIOUS!!

Egyptians traditionally cook fava beans for hours over a low flame in an idra, a special pot which tapers to a narrow neck. Egyptian street vendors prepare and serve ful in this way. My recipe is cooking foul in a clay pot in oven for hrs. it enhances the texture and make it so soft and creamy

This traditional breakfast is enjoyed by many across the Middle East, and you can customize it to suit your taste buds. Many versions also include garlic, which is delicious, My 3 core ingredients must be the garlic, cumin and lemon - they work great together. But if I'm in a rush, Finally, what you really can't skip when having Ful Medames, is that generous drizzle of olive oil at the end. It's magical.

Why you're going to love this recipe?

• Easy to whip up in just 20 minutes or so.

• It’s also made with simple ingredients that you can feel great about,

• Happens to be naturally vegan, gluten-free and full of fibre!

• Completely customizable and you can make it spicy, smoky, or lemony. The sky's the limit, my friends!

But best of all, reasons love this recipe because it’s downright DELICIOUS!!

Foul is usually served in a bowl surrounded by any vegetables you like. Some popular ones are tomatoes, radishes, pickles or cucumbers, olives and fresh herbs like mint. Then you can serve the sauce on top or next to the ful medames along with warm pita.