Ful Medames

Simmered fava beans seasoned with cumin, lemon, and olive oil, a protein-rich Moroccan morning staple.

Ingredients

• 1 kg white fish fillets
• 1 cup vermicelli noodles
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 red onions, chopped
• a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• a drizzle of dried apricots
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 200g butternut squash

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the flatbread and white fish fillets, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the sliced shallots and butternut squash, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the white fish fillets, season with ground cinnamon, and cook until just done, about 30 mins.

5. 5

   Warm the flatbread alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the flatbread and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

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