Lebanese Foul
Foul (spoken Ful) is a hearty breakfast dish made out of broad beans that is common throughout the Arab world.
Servings: 2 persons
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can broad beans alternatively black eyed peas
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 bunch parsley
Instructions
- Finely chop the onions. Sauté onions in a pot with a little olive oil, then squeeze the garlic clove into the pan.
- Put the beans and the liquid from the can into the pot and bring everything to a boil.
- Season with chopped parsley, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Serve Foul in a shallow dish. Drizzle with olive oil and and lemon juice. Decorate with finely chopped parsley and pieces of onion.
- Serve with a thin pita bread or flatbreat, cucumber, tomato, fresh mint and parsley, gherkins and olives.
Notes
This bean dish is served in Arabic countries with hummus or tabbouleh for breakfast, but can also be a snack (mezze) or a main course. It can also be served wrapped in flatbread.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1230IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4.1mg
