Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans)
A recipe from Ethiopia.
🇪🇹 EthiopiavegetarianveganglutenFreedairyFree

Nutrition (per serving)
460Calories
20 gProtein
40 gCarbs
10 gFat
6 gSugar
900 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fava Beans
- 1 cup Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Spice Blend
Method
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add onion and cook stirring occasionally until golden-brown, 6–8 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add fava beans, spice blend, and 2 cups of water to the Dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20–25 minutes or until the beans are tender.
- Season with salt and serve over injera.
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