Jordanian breakfast bowl of hot foul on humous falafel Bedouin shark flatbread

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and similar health benefits.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs are easier to prepare and still nutritious.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: garam masala

Garam masala provides a similar warmth with a different flavor profile.

Soak fava beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.

Cook the fava beans in a pot with water until tender, about 1 hour.

Mash the cooked fava beans in the pot until slightly smooth.

Stir in olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and cumin until well combined.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.

Garnish with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and onions.

Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs if desired.

Serve warm with pita bread on the side.

Enjoy with additional lemon juice or olive oil to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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