Best 5 Foul Medammes Spicy Fava Bean Dip Recipes

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Foul medammes, also known as spicy fava bean dip, is a popular and flavorful dish from the Middle East and North Africa. This delectable dip is made with dried fava beans that are soaked, cooked, and mashed until smooth, resulting in a creamy and savory spread. Foul medammes is typically infused with a variety of spices and herbs, such as cumin, coriander, garlic, and chili peppers, giving it a distinct and tantalizing flavor. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a dip with pita bread or vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, discovering the best recipe for foul medammes spicy fava bean dip is a delightful adventure that will introduce you to the rich flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FOUL MUDAMMAS (EGYPTIAN FAVA BEANS)



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Foul mudammas recipe, made with hearty, creamy fava beans and loaded with flavor from ground cumin, fresh herbs, and a zippy lemon garlic sauce with hot peppers! Don't worry, the sauce is not spicy, but it adds just the right kick. I use a shortcut in this quick fava beans recipe. Serve it with warm pita bread and sliced veggies. Or turn it into a big vegan feast with falafel and sides like tahini, hummus, and roasted cauliflower!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Vegan

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans plain fava beans (13 to 15 ounces each can) (see notes if using dry fava beans)
½ cup water
Kosher salt
½ to 1 tsp ground cumin
1 to 2 hot peppers, chopped (jalapenos will work here)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large lemon juice of
Extra virgin olive oil (Early Harvest)
1 cup chopped parsley
1 tomato, diced
Warm pit bread
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced cucumbers
Green onions
Olives

Steps:

  • In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
  • In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
  • Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
  • Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Sugar 9.6 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

EGYPTIAN FAVA BEAN DIP (FOUL MUDAMMES)



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This is a wonderful breakfast or brunch when you wake up ravenous and really need a protein hit. A Saudi friend taught me how to make this. P.S. If you live in the Seattle area, a little store in the Pike Place Market called The Souk sells fava beans in cans; The store has a lot of great food items.

Provided by Carol Bullock

Categories     Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can cooked fava beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked fava beans
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin (but season to your own taste!)
1 dash cinnamon (but season to your own taste!)
1 dash clove (but season to your own taste!)
1 dash turmeric (but season to your own taste!)
1 dash cayenne (but season to your own taste!)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
salt
1 small potato, peeled and cooked, added when onion is cooking (optional)

Steps:

  • First, cook onion in vegetable oil until limp.
  • Add garlic and cook a little.
  • Add large chopped tomato and cook until it just starts breaking apart.
  • Add spices and lemon juice and stir.
  • Add fava beans and salt to taste.
  • Leave on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Put in blender and puree until smooth.
  • Place in serving dish and drizzle generously with olive oil.
  • Eat with Carol's pita bread (warm crusty french bread is good too).

FOUL MEDAMMES (SPICY FAVA BEAN DIP)



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Warm spicy fava bean dip; drizzle with additional olive oil to serve.

Provided by Karen B

Categories     Bean Dips

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅓ cup tahini
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion, tomato, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, and turmeric into onion mixture; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tahini into fava bean mixture and cook until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour fava bean mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 484.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FOUL MEDAMMES (SPICY FAVA BEAN DIP)



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Warm spicy fava bean dip; drizzle with additional olive oil to serve.

Provided by Karen B

Categories     Bean Dips

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained
lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅓ cup tahini
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion, tomato, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir fava beans, lemon juice, cumin, and turmeric into onion mixture; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir tahini into fava bean mixture and cook until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour fava bean mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 484.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FAVA BEAN DIP



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Foul gellaba, a spicy herb-packed dip that hails from Saudi Arabia, is customarily served for breakfast but can also make an appearance at lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shelled fresh or frozen fava beans
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 jalapeno or serrano chile, minced, plus thinly sliced chile for garnish
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Assorted raw vegetables or flatbread, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add fava beans and cook until very tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on size. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to ice bath until cool. Drain, and if using fresh, squeeze beans from skin.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, minced chile, and cumin, and cook until very soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and transfer mixture to a food processor.
  • Add beans, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the processor and process until very smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary. Spoon dip into a serving bowl and drizzle with oil. Garnish with sliced chile, cilantro, and mint. Serve with vegetables or flatbread.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use dried fava beans and soak them overnight before cooking.
  • If you're short on time, you can use canned fava beans instead. Just rinse them well before using.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste. If you like it really spicy, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve foul medammes with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.
  • For a complete meal, add a side of salad or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Foul medammes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also very affordable. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give foul medammes a try.

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