Foul mudammas - fava beans with garlic, lemon juice & olive oil Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cups fresh fava beans, boiled and double podded
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (I had to use dried)
- 1 tsp snipped fresh chives
- salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 116g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 443 | |
| Calories from Fat 132 | 30% |
| Total Fat 14.96g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2.1g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1020mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 55.69g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.6g | 79% |
| Sugars 5.52g | 4% |
| Protein 24.66g | 39% |
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