Egyptian Breakfast Delight: Gluten-Free Ful Medames, Zatar Pita Bread, and Fresh Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry ful medames (fava beans)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp zatar spice mix
• 4 cups water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 gluten-free pita bread (store-bought or homemade)
• Fresh fruit salad ingredients:
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 cup halved seedless grapes
• 1 cup chopped kiwi
• 1 cup diced papaya
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• Juice of one lime
• Honey, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dry ful medames in water overnight or according to package instructions.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.

3. 3

   Drain the soaked ful medames and add them to the pot. Stir in zatar spice mix, water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until beans are tender.

4. 4

   Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350°F (180°C) and warm gluten-free pita bread for 2-3 minutes or until crispy.

5. 5

   Assemble the fresh fruit salad by combining all ingredients in a large bowl and tossing gently to mix.

6. 6

   To serve, ladle ful medames into individual bowls, place a piece of zatar pita bread on the side, and garnish with a scoop of the fruit salad.