How to Make Foul Medammes (Spicy Fava Bean Dip) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Foul Medammes is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is made from fava beans and is often enjoyed as a dip or spread. It is a simple yet delicious dish that is packed with flavors and works well as an appetizer or snack.

The dish originates from Egypt and has been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Middle East. It is often eaten for breakfast, but it can also be served as a side dish or a part of a meze spread.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
  • lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion, tomato, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, and turmeric into onion mixture; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tahini into fava bean mixture and cook until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour fava bean mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 485mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 486mg