Creamy fava beans drizzled with a spicy green dressing and topped with charred olives
Ful medames, often referred to as simply ful, is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt and parts of the Middle East. Packed with protein, it’s a great way to start the day, particularly if you follow a plant-based diet. Having said that, I regularly make it as a quick dinner with pitta, and I’ve even been known to pop an egg on top, too. I like to add charred olives to the traditional dressing, alongside parsley, tomato and cumin, because I love the depth of flavour they bring. If you haven’t tried barbecuing olives before, they’re definitely something worth trying.
Continue reading… Creamy fava beans drizzled with a spicy green dressing and topped with charred olivesFul medames, often referred to as simply ful, is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt and parts of the Middle East. Packed with protein, it’s a great way to start the day, particularly if you follow a plant-based diet. Having said that, I regularly make it as a quick dinner with pitta, and I’ve even been known to pop an egg on top, too. I like to add charred olives to the traditional dressing, alongside parsley, tomato and cumin, because I love the depth of flavour they bring. If you haven’t tried barbecuing olives before, they’re definitely something worth trying. Continue reading… Vegetarian food and drink, Middle Eastern food and drink, Beans, pulses and legumes, Food, Stew, Breakfast, Starter, Vegetables, Snacks
