Ful Medamis

Name: Ful Medamis
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils optional; 1/3 cup parsley chopped; sea salt; cumin; olive oil extra virgin; 3 lemons quartered; 3 cloves garlic crushed; 4 cups water *, check occasionally and add more water if needed during cooking

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup red lentils optional
1/3 cup parsley chopped
sea salt
cumin
olive oil extra virgin
3 lemons quartered
3 cloves garlic crushed
4 cups water *, check occasionally and add more water if needed during cooking

Directions

1

-Wash and soak beans overnight.
2

-Rinse beans.
3

-Add water to pot and bring to a light boil.
4

-Add beans, red lentils reduce to low-medium heat and let cook for 2-2 1/2 hours. *Cooking time is determined by the temperature and the desired texture needed. *(I prefer my ful soft/tender) just use your best judgement when tasting to find your desired texture.
5

-Serve beans in soup bowls with a drizzle of olive oil, dash of salt, cumin, garlic and sprinkle with parsley.
6

-Place lemon wedge as a side along with pita bread.
7

Optional (Garnishes): -Hard-boiled eggs, peeled (for non-plant based eaters). -Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions or scallions. *be creative with garnishes add whatever you like. ;-D