If you’re not from the Middle East, the idea of eating a bowl of stewed fava beans for breakfast might not strike your fancy, at least at first glance. But plenty of cultures start their day with ...

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Remove the broad bean flesh from the skins and mash or puree the flesh with a fork. Alternatively puree the beans and skins together for a smooth consistency. Add the oil, garlic, cumin and lemon ...

The wine in this dish is an unexpected and nontraditional addition, but it adds delicious flavor. Don’t worry about drinking before noon — the alcohol cooks out before the beans touch your plate.

1. In a large flameproof casserole over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes. 2. Stir in the cumin and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, ...

Ful medames is a common breakfast dish throughout Egypt and the Middle East, and it's an amazing alternative to your bog standard brekkie items. Meaning 'stewed dried beans', it's a low fat, high ...

Many dishes tell stories, and Ful Medames, a fava bean dish considered the national dish of Sudan and South Sudan, is no different. When asked why the Sudanese Student Union decided to share this ...

Plate up What are you having for breakfast most days? Bacon and eggs? Toast? Weet-Bix? You haven’t lived. What about starting your day with a heaving bowl of slow-cooked beans, a rich stew carrying ...

'Pulses and lentils are a good source of protein at the beginning of the day. Haricot beans and lentils provide excellent slow-release energy, and soaking overnight to break down the fibre makes them ...