Fool Medames (Egyptian Beans)
Description
This Mediterranean bread features Dried sm. fava or pink beans. The flavors come together beautifully. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Lightly salted water 1/2 c Red lentils 3 tb Lemon juice 1/4 c Olive oil 1/2 ts Cumin, ground Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 c Green onions, chopped Sort and rinse dried beans.
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Place in a large saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and cover.
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Simmer over low heat 2 1/2 hours.
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If necessary, add more water to keep beans covered.
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Add lentils and cover.
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Simmer 30 minutes longer or until lentils and beans are tender and mixture is thick but not soupy.
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Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Serve hot, sprinkling each serving with a portion of green onions.
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The Egyptian national dish is eaten for breakfast or any time of day with green onions and bread.
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Source - Middle Eastern Cooking by Rose Dosti, HPBooks
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 35.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 3.7g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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