Egyptian ful madammes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are accessible and provide a similar texture.

Soak fava beans in water for 24 hours until they double in size.

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.

In a steam pressure pan, add the fava beans, 1/2 cup of pre-washed Egyptian yellow lentils, and water.

Add 2-3 spoons of rice to the mixture.

Cook the beans, lentils, and rice in the pressure pan without any spices or dressings.

After cooking, add 3 garlic cloves for flavor.

Prepare a dressing with spices, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and green pepper as desired.

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Equipment Needed

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