Fool or Fl Medammes Fava Bean Salad
Transform your mealtime gatherings with this vibrant Fool Medammes Fava Bean Salad, a Middle Eastern-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines tender fava beans, aromatic garlic, earthy cumin, and a zesty lemon-paprika dressing to deliver layers of flavor in every bite. Balanced with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and optional mint leaves, this salad strikes the perfect harmony between hearty and refreshing. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it's a versatile crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with soft pita bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is the perfect choice for a healthy appetizer, light main dish, or side to your favorite Mediterranean spread. Garnish with chili flakes for a kick of heat and enjoy the rich, satisfying taste of this classic dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned fava beans (drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped, optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (for garnish, optional)
- 2 pieces pita bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Rinse the canned fava beans thoroughly and drain them.
In a medium saucepan, combine the fava beans with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and evenly coated in the spices.
Mash about half of the fava beans with the back of a spoon or potato masher to create a creamy texture (leave the rest whole for texture). Remove from heat.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked fava beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and optional mint leaves.
Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and paprika in a small bowl to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the fava bean mixture and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Garnish the salad with a sprinkle of red chili flakes if desired.
Serve the Fool Medammes warm or at room temperature with pita bread on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.1 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2343 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
