Food And Drink Egyptian mashed fava beans a national treasure Egyptians adore this mashed fava bean dish so much they can eat it daily. It’s quick, easy and packed with protein.

In Egypt, ful medames — a dish of seasoned and mashed fava beans — has been a breakfast staple for millennia, while ta'ameya is an iconic dish similar to falafel, but uses fava beans instead.

Fava beans are high in protein and can be ready to eat in minutes, making them a great snack. When she's preparing the beans to use them for a recipe, Mohd-Radzman likes snacking on the softened ...

Fava beans are among the first legumes cultivated by humans, with archaeological evidence dating back to Neolithic times. In Egypt, they’ve been part of the diet for over 4,000 years – a food ...

Using a potato masher or a fork, lightly mash the fava beans. 2. Stir through a generous pinch of salt and pepper with the cumin, then divide the mashed fava beans between serving plates or bowls.

Or Egypt, where a creamy dish of mashed fava beans and oil (called ful medames) starts your day. While our friends down under seem to share our affinity for cereal and toast, we've gotta wonder what's ...