Egyptian Egg and Foul Medames
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Egyptian foul medames with egg — warm fava beans with olive oil, lemon and a soft boiled egg. A wholesome, protein-rich breakfast.
Prep time10 min
Cook time12 min
Total time22 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 Desi eggs, boiled
- 1 cup cooked fava beans (alternative: lobia or white beans)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (alternative: cooking oil)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Bread to serve
Method
- Warm the beans with a little water and mash lightly.
- Stir in the cumin, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Spoon into bowls and top with the chopped tomato.
- Halve the boiled eggs and place on top.
- Season and serve with bread.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)340 kcal
Protein (estimate)18 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Lobia or white beans replace fava beans easily. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg.