Description
Slow Cooker Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Bean Stew) is a comforting and nutritious dish that brings the essence of Egypt to your table. This hearty stew features tender fava beans simmered with aromatic spices, garlic, and olive oil, resulting in a rich and velvety texture. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy the delightful aromas filling your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried fava beans (soaked overnight)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Soak the dried fava beans in water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then place them in the slow cooker.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the beans.
- Pour enough water to cover the beans by about an inch.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
- Once cooked, check for tenderness; if needed, continue cooking for an additional hour.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice just before serving and enjoy with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg