FOOL MEDAMES (EGYPTIAN BEANS)

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VEGETARIAN FOOL MEDAMES (EGYPTIAN BEANS)

 

1 lb. dried small fava or pink beans

lightly salted water

1/2 c. red lentils

3 tbsps. lemon juice

1/4 c. olive oil

1/2 tsp. cumin, ground

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 c. green onions, chopped

 

Sort and rinse dried beans. Place in a large saucepan and add

lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and

cover. Simmer over low heat 2 1/2 hours. If necessary, add more

water to keep beans covered. Add lentils and cover. Simmer 30

minutes longer or until lentils and beans are tender and mixture

is thick but not soupy. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, cumin,

salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve hot, sprinkling each serving

with a portion of green onions.

This Egyptian national dish is eaten for breakfast or any time of

day with green onions and bread.

Makes 8 servings.