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Cairo Ful Medames
Fava beans mash with olive oil, cumin, lemon, garlic, and tahini for breakfast.
Easy⏱️ 30 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 20 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 30 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) boiled fava beans
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) tahini
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) lemon
- 2 diş garlic
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) cumin
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) olive oil
- 4 adet eggs
- 4 adet pita
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Instructions
- 1
Warm the boiled fava beans with a little cooking liquid.
9 min09:00 - 2
Mash part of the beans with the back of a spoon.
10 min10:00 - 3
Stir in tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin.
- 4
Adjust the thickness with warm water if needed.
- 5
Boil or fry the eggs as preferred.
3 min03:00 - 6
Finish ful with olive oil and serve with eggs and pita.
💡 Tip: Mashing some of the fava beans thickens ful without making it heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with eggs, pita, olive oil, and cumin.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~330
kcal calories
15
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 50%Fat 32%
GI 22 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL
0.5g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
82.4mg
Sodium
4.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
- Gluten
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cairo Ful Medames make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cairo Ful Medames take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 30 minutes in total.Is Cairo Ful Medames difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Cairo Ful Medames have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Cairo Ful Medames contain?
This recipe contains Sesame, Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cairo Ful Medames belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Cairo Ful Medames need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Cairo Ful Medames filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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