Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas
Experience the bold, comforting flavors of the Middle East with this Super Quick Lebanese Fool Medammas recipe, a hearty fava bean dish perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches. Ready in just 15 minutes, this traditional Lebanese dip combines creamy canned fava beans with a zesty mix of fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, all enhanced by warm cumin and a hint of red pepper flakes. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional diced tomatoes, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it warm with soft pita bread for an authentic and satisfying Mediterranean feast. Quick to prepare yet rich in flavor, this Fool Medammas is a must-try for lovers of healthy, plant-based cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned fava beans
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh tomatoes (optional for garnish)
- 4 pieces pita bread (for serving)
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the canned fava beans to remove excess sodium and place them in a small saucepan.
2. Add 1/4 cup of water to the saucepan and warm the beans over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
3. While the beans are heating, finely mince the garlic and set aside.
4. Juice the lemon and set the fresh lemon juice aside in a small bowl.
5. Once the fava beans are warmed, mash them slightly with the back of a fork or potato masher, leaving some beans whole for texture.
6. Stir in the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
7. Remove from heat and transfer the Fool Medammas to a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top for flavor and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and diced tomatoes, if using.
8. Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread for dipping. Enjoy this quick and satisfying Lebanese dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.5 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1592 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
