Recipe: Ful Medames (Ethiopian Fava Beans)

Ful medames is a dish that originated in Egypt, but has spread to many other countries. Each country has their own way of preparing it, but they all share the same main ingredient: fava beans.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of Talia’s Plain Fava Beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp. Ethiopian Mitmita
• 1 tsp. Berbere spice
• 1 cup water
• Salt, to taste
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted mushrooms, chopped
• Red chili, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute the onions and garlic until soft. Add in the mitmita and berbere spice and cook for another minute.
2. Pour in the water and fava beans. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from heat and mash up 1/2 of the beans (or more, depending on your preference).
4. Season to taste with salt. Return the pan to heat for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Drizzle with more olive oil and top with green onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red chili.
6. Serve with bread rolls.

*Original recipe from The Vegan Nigerian.