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Fattet ful (fava bean fatteh)

Fava beans simmered with cumin and garlic, spooned over crispy fried bread and topped with yoghurt. A rustic, comforting dish, very popular for breakfast in Syrian families.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Fèves

Pain frit

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

737 kcal per serving

Protein
33 g
Carbohydrates
82.3 g
of which sugars
7 g
Fat
27.2 g
of which saturated fat
4.4 g
Fiber
12.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Fry the chopped onion in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the crushed garlic and cumin, stir for 1 minute, then add the drained beans and 150 ml of water.
  3. Simmer for 15 minutes, mashing some of the beans roughly to get a thick texture. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  4. Meanwhile, cut the breads into pieces and fry them in the neutral oil until golden.
  5. Mix the yoghurt with the tahini and a pinch of salt to make a smooth sauce.
  6. In a dish, lay the fried bread, pour the hot beans over it, then top with the yoghurt-tahini sauce.
  7. Garnish with diced tomato, paprika and chilli, and serve warm.

Variations and tips

Without chilli. Leave out the green chilli and add an extra squeeze of lemon for a milder version that suits children.

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Original Ecomely recipe.