Print

Five vegan middle eastern recipes from History – Ful Medames (Egypt)

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A peasant dish with royal flavor—Ful Medames is Egypt’s national vegan stew, slow-cooked with fava beans, olive oil, lemon, and cumin.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 can (or 1.5 cups) cooked fava beans
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped parsley and tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat fava beans in a saucepan and mash lightly.
  2. Add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt.
  3. Stir and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  4. Top with parsley and chopped tomatoes.
  5. Serve warm with pita or flatbread.

Notes

Traditionally simmered overnight in buried copper pots, Ful Medames is a naturally vegan, protein-rich dish perfect for breakfast or any meal.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.joyfulbiterecipes.com/vegan-middle-eastern-recipes/