Middle Eastern Fava Bean Ful Medames with Tahini and Lemon

Name: Middle Eastern Fava Bean Ful Medames with Tahini and Lemon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans; 6 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 garlic cloves; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1 garlic clove; Salt; 1/4 cup parsley; 1 medium tomato; 1/4 cup radishes; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

A filling, nutritious dish bursting with Middle Eastern flavors.

Ful Medames is a classic Middle Eastern dish made from fava beans simmered to perfection, enriched with creamy tahini, and brightened with a zesty lemon touch.

1 h 30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Ful Medames

2 cups dried fava beans

soaked overnight

6 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

4 garlic cloves

minced

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Tahini Sauce

1/2 cup tahini

1/4 cup lemon juice

freshly squeezed

1/4 cup water

1 garlic clove

crushed

Salt

to taste

For the Garnish

1/4 cup parsley

chopped

1 medium tomato

diced

1/4 cup radishes

sliced thin

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Preparing the Fava Beans

Rinse and Drain

Rinse the soaked fava beans and drain thoroughly.

Combine and Boil

In a large pot, combine fava beans with water and bring to a boil.

Simmer the Beans

Simmer for about an hour until the beans are tender.

Making the Tahini Sauce

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, and crushed garlic.

Stir the tahini sauce thoroughly to avoid separation.

Whisk and Season

Whisk until smooth and creamy; add salt to taste.

Roast the garlic before adding for a mellow flavor.

Adjust Consistency

Adjust the consistency with more water if too thick.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Beans

Stir in olive oil, chopped onion, and minced garlic once beans are tender, then cook for another 15 minutes.

Mixing the Sauces

Gradually blend the cooked bean mix with the prepared tahini for a creamy texture.

Final Garnishing

Before serving, sprinkle with parsley, diced tomato, and sliced radishes.

Plating & Serving