Foul Medammes (fava beans)) | arabic food

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and quicker to prepare.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Onion powder can provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh citrus.

Drain and rinse the canned fava beans.

Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in olive oil until fragrant.

Add the drained fava beans to the skillet and mix well.

Mash the beans slightly with a fork or potato masher.

Stir in lemon juice, cumin, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and diced tomato.

Serve warm.

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