Fool Medames (Egyptian Beans)

Submitted by grimey

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

3 hrs

READY

3 hrs

Ingredients

1

POUND FAVA BEANS
small and dried, or pink beans *

1

X WATER
lightly salted *

½

CUP LENTILS, RED (MASOOR DAL)

3

TABLESPOONS LEMON JUICE

¼

CUP OLIVE OIL

½

TEASPOON CUMIN
ground

1

X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

½

CUP SCALLIONS, SPRING OR GREEN ONIONS
chopped

Directions

Sort and rinse dried beans.

Place in a large saucepan and add lightly salted water to cover.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover.

Simmer over low heat 2½ hours.

If necessary, add more water to keep beans covered.

Add lentils and cover.

Simmer 30 minutes longer or until lentils and beans are tender and mixture is thick but not soupy.

Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and freshly ground pepper.

Serve hot, sprinkling each serving with a portion of green onions.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 31g (1.1 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 105 59% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 2mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4g 15%

Sugars g

Protein 7g

Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 7%

Calcium 1% • Iron 6%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Carb, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium

Dried Beans - A Low-Cost and Healthy Addition to Your Diet

Dried Beans - A Low-Cost & Healthy Addition to Your Diet

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