Vegan Breakfast Bean Stew - Ful with chickpeas فول بالحمص

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach adds nutrition and is often less expensive.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

Sauté yellow and red onions until translucent and browned.

Add minced garlic and jalapenos (seeds removed) and continue cooking until golden brown.

Add diced tomatoes and a large teaspoon of tomato paste, cooking until tomatoes are wilted.

Stir in cumin and black pepper, adjusting to taste, and cook until moisture is gone.

Add fava beans and chickpeas, mixing well, then add water to combine.

Bring to a simmer, gently mash the mixture with a hand masher to desired consistency.

Add fresh cilantro and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and toasted bread.

Cooking Techniques

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