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Aromatic Egyptian Ful Medames with Sautéed Mushrooms

Name: Aromatic Egyptian Ful Medames with Sautéed Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Dried fava beans, 2 cups — soaked overnight; Onion, 1 medium — chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves — minced; Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Olive oil, 3 tablespoons; Lemon juice, Juice of 1 lemon; Button mushrooms, 2 cups — sliced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, 1 clove — minced; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

Ful Medames is a classic Egyptian dish made with fava beans and aromatic spices, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch, paired with flavorful sautéed mushrooms.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 6, 2026

Aromatic Egyptian Ful Medames with Sautéed Mushrooms — Breakfast served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Ful Medames

For the Sautéed Mushrooms

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 426 kcal
Protein: 18.5 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 14.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1705 kcal
Protein: 74 g
Carbs: 192 g
Fat: 70 g
Fiber: 58 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Dried fava beans 2 cups — soaked overnight	990	68	166	3	53
Onion 1 medium — chopped	44	1	10	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves — minced	13	1	3	0	0
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon	8	0	1	0	1
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 3 tablespoons	360	0	0	40	0
Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon	12	0	4	0	0
Button mushrooms 2 cups — sliced	30	4	6	0	2
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Garlic 1 clove — minced	4	0	1	0	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Ful Medames

1
Rinse and drain fava beans
Rinse and drain the soaked fava beans.
2
Boil the beans
In a large pot, add the fava beans and cover with water.
3
Simmer until tender
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
Tip: Use a lid on the beans to retain moisture.

Preparing the Sautéed Mushrooms

1
Heat oil and garlic
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
2
Sauté mushrooms
Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned.
3
Season mushrooms
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Tip: Don't over-salt the mushrooms, as they will shrink during cooking.

How to Make Aromatic Egyptian Ful Medames with Sautéed Mushrooms

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Finishing the Ful
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Stir into the cooked beans alongside cumin, lemon, salt, and pepper.
2
Assembling the Dish
Spoon the beans into serving plates.
3
Adding Mushrooms
Top the beans with sautéed mushrooms.