Delectable Egyptian Vegetarian Breakfast Platter: Ful Medames, Zatar Pita, & Spiced Mushroom Shakshuka

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Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked ful medames (Egyptian fava bean stew)
• 4 zatar pita breads
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the zatar pita breads on a baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
4. Add cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
6. To assemble the platter, spoon ful medames into a shallow dish or large plate. Top with the spiced mushroom mixture, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve alongside crispy zatar pita bread.

Chef’s Insight

Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian breakfast dish made from fava beans and often served with garlic, lemon, olive oil, and cumin. Zatar pita bread adds a crispy texture to the meal, while the mushroom shakshuka offers a hearty vegetable option for those following a plant-based diet.

Notes

Be sure to use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor and texture in this recipe.