Quick & Easy Ethiopian Ful Recipe

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame provides similar protein content while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative, and chickpeas are often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness, while spinach is a cost-effective leafy green.

Soak fava beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.

Cook fava beans in a pot with water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in cooked fava beans and mash slightly with a fork.

Season with lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Serve warm with bread for dipping.

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