Ingredients

California Garden fava beans with the Egyptian recipe

400g

Butter

2tbsp

Oil

2tbsp

Onions

2qty

Garlic cloves

4qty

Green Chilis

2qty

A minced red bell pepper

Tomatoes

3qty

Chopped parsley

1cup

Salt and pepper to taste

Steps To Follow

Iskandarani Fava Beans (or Foul Iskandarani) is a flavorful Egyptian dish that hails from Alexandria (Iskandariya in Arabic), known for its coastal culinary twists. This version of Foul Medames (mashed fava beans) is unique because of its bright, tangy, and spicy flavor, distinguishing it from the more common, slow-cooked Cairene style.

Step 1

Start by heating the pan and adding the butter, oil and onions, mix well.

Step 2

Add the garlic and the bell peppers, followed by the tomatoes and parsley.

Step 3

Leave the mixture to simmer, add the fava beans and top with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Serve warm and enjoy your Suhoor.

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