Egyptian Ful Medames Sandwich
Creamy spiced fava beans mashed with garlic and olive oil, served warm in pita with fresh tomatoes and onions. A classic Egyptian street food breakfast that's hearty, vegan, and ready in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups canned fava beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ whole lemon (juiced)
- 2 whole pita bread
- 1 cup tomato and red onion, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine fava beans, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- 2
Mash with the back of a spoon until creamy but still chunky, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 4
Warm pita in a skillet over medium for 30 seconds per side until soft.
- 5
Split each pita and divide the warm ful inside.
- 6
Top each sandwich with chopped tomato and onion. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- spoon
- skillet (10-inch)
- cutting board
- knife
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