Ful Medames

Ful medames is traditionally a stew of cooked broad beans, commonly eaten for breakfast in Egyptian and Lebanese households. Frankly though it’s good at any time of the day, especially when enjoyed with a few freshly cooked flatbreads to mop up the delicious juices. If broad beans are not in season, just use frozen broad beans as I have in this recipe; they have a lovely flavour and texture, and their bright green hue really brings the dish to life. Don’t be concerned by the amount of olive