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Ful Medames Sudanese Fava Beans

Noela Mogga
Ful medames Sudanese fave beans: is a vegetarian protein rich dish garnished with fresh onions, tomatoes, rocket leaves, feta cheese, boiled eggs and sesame oil.
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mediterranean, North African
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 400 gms of dry fava beans. Soak in water for 6 hours overnight.
  • Tomatoes, diced
  • Red onions, diced
  • Feta cheese
  • Arugula or rocket leaves
  • Sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper, cumin powder,
  • Optional: boiled eggs.

Instructions
 

  • Soak dry fava beans in water overnight.
  • Cook fava beans on stove set on medium for at least 2 hours, until soft.
  • Place your fava beans, including some broth, and place on medium bowl.
  • Mash the beans lightly using a masher or coke bottle.
  • Add salt and seasonings.
  • Add tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese and arugula or rocket leaves.
  • Spread generous amount of sesame oil over the top.
  • Serve with bread.

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