Fool (Egyptian broad beans)
17 min
Egyptian broad beans, known as "Fool", is a humble dish and the country's most popular breakfast dish. It is a good and economical source of protein.
Olaahmed
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 (400g) tin broad beans
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 onion or 2 shallots, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- minced fresh parsley
- salt to taste
- ground cumin to taste
Method
Prep:10min ›
Cook:7min ›
Ready in:17min
- Drain the beans and place in a pan over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through.
- Add oil and lemon juice and bring to the boil.
- Add onion, garlic, cucumber and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
- Remove from heat, add tomato and parsley and stir to combine. Season with salt and cumin to taste.
- Serve warm with pitta bread.
