djibouti fuul qurcaa oo macaan (kidney beans - breakfast)

fava beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and reduce cooking time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and has a neutral flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lime juice is often less expensive and adds a similar acidity.

Soak fava beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.

Cook fava beans in a pot with water until tender, about 1-2 hours.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Mash the cooked fava beans slightly and add to the skillet mixture.

Stir to combine and heat through for about 3-4 minutes.

Add lemon juice and mix well before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and chili peppers.

Serve with warm bread and boiled eggs on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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