Ful Medames (Fava Bean Dip)

Name: Ful Medames (Fava Bean Dip)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 - 15 ounce cans fava beans; 1/4 cup of water or vegetable broth {you can add more once you simmer the beans if necessary}; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 lemon (juiced); 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil plus some to drizzle at the end; Jalapeños (hot sauce or chili peppers {optional})

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Ful Medames (Fava Bean Dip) is a warm, healthy dip mixing mashed fava beans, olive oil, cumin, garlic and lemon juice topped with parsley, diced tomatoes and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and served with pita bread.

Updated at: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:30:19 GMT