Foul with Eggs

Foul with Eggs is a delightful Lebanese breakfast dish featuring hearty fava beans simmered with spices, topped with perfectly poached eggs. This nutritious meal is both satisfying and packed with flavor, making it a perfect start to the day.

Ingredients

• fava beans - 200 grams (cooked or canned)
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• cumin - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• eggs - 2 large
• fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• chili flakes - to taste (optional)

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the cooked fava beans to the saucepan along with cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
3. Using the back of a spoon, create two small wells in the fava bean mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
4. Cover the saucepan and cook for about 5 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
5. Once done, remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and chili flakes if desired. Serve hot with warm pita bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

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