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Omani Foul
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Omani Foul

10 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

245
Calories
5g
Protein
15g
Fat
26g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Broad Bean not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 regular can of cooked foul medamus (broad beans) or about 1 1/2 cups of fresh cooked beans
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/3 of a green bell pepper - the mild kind, chopped (optional)
  • 1 clove of garlic, smashed
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper powder (cayenne pepper)
  • olive oil

Directions

1

In a saucepan, saute HALF of the onion, all of the green pepper and garlic in a small amount of oil, until the onions are slightly browned.

2

Add HALF of the tomatoes and all of the parsley and continue cooking until the tomatoes are very soft.

3

Add the tomato paste, cumin and pepper.

4

Open the can of beans and smash the beans a bit with a fork (especially if they are large beans).

5

Add the beans to the pan along with 1/4 cup of water.

6

Heat, then reduce heat and simmer for another 4-5 minutes.

7

To serve, place the hot cooked beans in the serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining chopped onion and tomato on top. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve pita bread on the side.

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Category:Omanese Recipes

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Category:Omanese Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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