Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames
A hearty and flavorful Egyptian classic, this Ful Medames features tender fava beans simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. Garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil, it's a satisfying and naturally gluten-free dish.
At a glance: This easy soups and stews recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 12 ingredients — including fava beans, gluten-free vegetable or chicken stock, finely chopped yellow onion — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more soups and stews recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames: When preparing this soups and stews recipe, exercise caution with canned goods and stocks, as they can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check for gluten-free certification and maintain a clean preparation area to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free stock.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on fava beans as the base and avoiding any gluten-containing grains. Always ensure your stock is gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Mash some of the fava beans against the side of the pan. Ful should be partly creamy and partly whole beans.
- Season boldly with lemon and garlic. Ful medames is traditionally bright and garlicky.
- Serve topped with chopped tomato, a hard-boiled egg or a drizzle of tahini labeled gluten-free, as is common in Egypt.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames take?
Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames takes about 30 minutes: 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames?
Check fava beans, drained and rinsed, gluten-free vegetable or chicken stock, finely chopped yellow onion before they go into Gluten-Free Egyptian Ful Medames. Exercise caution with canned goods and stocks, as they can sometimes be processed in facilities that handle gluten. Always check for gluten-free certification and maintain a clean preparation area to prevent cross-contamination. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free stock.
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