Egyptian · Breakfast & brunch

Ful medames

Name: Ful medames
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) small fava beans, with liquid; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish; 1 ripe tomato, finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered, optional; Warm pita, for serving

Warm Egyptian fava beans, partly mashed with cumin, garlic, lemon, olive oil, tomato, and parsley.

About 30 minTotal

About 30 minActive

$Cost

EasyDifficulty

Makes 4 servings

Equipment

Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
Best value
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan
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Built for frequent use
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid
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Another workable path: Any lidded pot of at least two quarts works; a very large pot loses heat faster.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We compared two-quart stainless pans for even heat, pouring, lid fit, handle behavior, induction compatibility, durability, and value. Independent side-by-side testing informed the tier distinction; manufacturer specifications established construction and care. Kwilt has not made this soup in these pans.
Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 2-quart Saucepan: The responsive tri-ply construction and two-quart size suit a small soup while remaining useful for grains and sauces. Trade-off: Its conventional corners hold onto food more than a rounded saucier, and the finish is less refined than the All-Clad.
All-Clad D3 2-quart Saucier with Lid: The fully bonded body and rounded base make stirring and pouring easy while the lid holds a small soup warm. Trade-off: Its premium price is difficult to justify for an occasional soup if a basic lidded saucepan already covers the job.
Another workable path: Any lidded pot that comfortably holds at least two quarts works. Avoid an oversized pot if possible; the shallow soup loses heat faster while you finish the omelet.
Sources
The Kitchn saucepan comparison
Cuisinart exact model listing
All-Clad D3 product details
Potato masher or fork

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

2 cans (15 ounces each) small fava beans, with liquid
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish
1 ripe tomato, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 scallions, thinly sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered, optional
Warm pita, for serving

Instructions

Put beans with their liquid in a with garlic, cumin, and salt. Simmer gently until the beans are completely tender and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Mash roughly half the beans in the pan, leaving plenty whole. Simmer until spoonable rather than soupy, adding water if it becomes stiff.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and olive oil. Taste for salt, acid, and cumin while warm.
Spoon into a shallow bowl and make small wells across the surface. Add tomato, parsley, scallions, and optional egg.
Finish with olive oil and serve immediately with pita for scooping.