Sunday, April 17, 2011

Foul Medames (Fava beans)


Only have 30 minutes to cook and eat? Want something delicious, filling and healthy? Got a can of Fava beans in the pantry?

This is pretty much the lebanese version of tacos - minus all the fat and cheese.

1 can Foul Medames (fava beans) drained.
2 lebanese breads, quartered
3 tomatoes, halved then quartered.
1 large cucumber, sliced long.
a handful of fresh mint, chopped finely
1tsp crushed garlic
3tbs olive oil
squeeze of lemon juice
a pinch of paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Heat drained beans in microwave for 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl, add garlic, 1tbs olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mash well with fork.
Make a well in the centre, add rest of olive oil and sprinkle paprika.

Sprinkle foul medames and tomatoes/cucumbers with chopped mint and add salt and pepper to taste.
Fill bread quarters with foul and add veges. Enjoy!

If you dont have fava beans, you can also make this with any canned beans (chick peas, kidney beans, borlotti beans etc) you have in the pantry.

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