Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPetra CafeFoule Recipe

Foule Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time1h 30m
Serves4

8 oz

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Fava Beans

    Place the fava beans in a large bowl and cover them with water. Soak them overnight (or at least 8 hours) to soften.

  2. 2

    Cook the Fava Beans

    Drain the soaked fava beans and place them in a pot. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves finely.

  4. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    Chop the tomato and onion into small pieces. Finely chop the parsley.

Mixing

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked fava beans, minced garlic, chopped tomato, chopped onion, and parsley.

  2. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Foule

    Transfer the foul mixture to a serving dish. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread.

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