Ingredients

California Garden Peeled fava beans with chili

California Garden plain fava beans

Oil

Chopped onions

Green, Red & Yellow bell pepper

Black pepper

Salt

Green Cilantro

The juice of half a lemon

Cumin

Chopped Tomatoes

Dukkah (as needed)

(Cumin, minced garlic, chilli, lemon, vinegar, salt)

Steps To Follow

Alexandrian Fava Beans (known locally as Foul Iskandarani) is a traditional Egyptian dish from the coastal city of Alexandria, offering a lighter and more vibrant take on the classic foul medames. In this version, peeled fava beans are gently simmered and then sautéed with garlic, fresh tomatoes, green bell peppers, and sometimes onions, creating a fresh, colorful mixture. It’s typically seasoned with cumin, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil, resulting in a zesty, aromatic flavor. Served warm or at room temperature with pita bread, it's a beloved street food and breakfast staple that's both hearty and refreshing.

Step 1

In a pan heat up the oil

Step 2

Add the onions and mix well

Step 3

Add the peppers, then California Garden’s peeled fava beans with chili, and the plain fava beans

Step 4

Top these ingredients with salt, pepper, cumin, cilantro

Step 5

Mix well and leave them to cook for a few minutes and garnish with the chopped tomatoes

Step 6

To make the Dukkah you will need a teaspoon of the following: cumin, minced garlic, chili peppers, lemon, vinegar

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