Ful Medames (Egyptian Lentil Dip) – Lentils.org

Ful Medames (Egyptian Lentil Dip)

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May 27, 2020

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A traditional Egyptian dish typically utilizing fava beans, but in this adaptation lentils, and served as a warm hearty stew stirred with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    10 Minutes

    25 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. In a large cast iron skillet add lentils and water. Warm over a medium to high heat and add the cumin. Using the back of a ladle or a potato masher, mash the lentils till a rough chunky paste is formed.
  2. In a food processor or spice grinder, blitz garlic, jalapeno, lemon juice and 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oil to form a paste.
  3. Pour paste into lentils and fold to evenly mix.
  4. Portion into a service bowl and drizzle the rest of the oil on top and garnish with the parsley and tomatoes.
  5. Enjoy warm with pita or sliced veggies.

Ingredients

2 lbs (1 kg) whole red lentils, cooked

1 cup (250 mL) water

2 tsp (10 mL) cumin

2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

2 Tbsp (30 mL) jalapeno, seeded and minced

3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice

10 Tbsp (300 mL) extra virgin olive oil

2 cups (500 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced

1 cup (250 mL) Roma tomato, small dice

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3/4 cup (175 mL)
Calories240
Sodium190 mg
Potassium454 mg
Protein9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar2 g
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Total Carbohydrates21 g
Dietary Fiber8 g