Instant Pot Ethiopian Fava Beans / Shahan Ful / Ful Medames

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and save prep time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and widely available.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can provide flavor at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sliced radishes

Cucumbers and radishes are budget-friendly alternatives.

Soak fava beans for 10-12 hours.

Cook fava beans in the instant pot until tender, about 60-90 minutes.

Finely chop a white onion.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet.

Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add one medium tomato and berbere spice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Add cooked fava beans to the skillet.

Add about 1 cup of water and let it stew for approximately 7 minutes.

Mash the beans with a spoon to your preferred consistency.

Serve with bread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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