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LebaneseFul Mudammas (Lebanese Fava Bean Stew) — make-ahead mezze for the week
A classic Lebanese-style ful (stewed fava beans) that keeps well in the fridge and flavors deepen over a few days. Eat cold or gently warmed for breakfasts, lunches or as a mezze across the week.
1 hr 20 min·easyVeganGluten-free
South IndianVen Pongal (South Indian Rice & Moong Dal Porridge)
A simple, filling South Indian breakfast made from rice and split yellow moong dal. Cheap, creamy and spiced with black pepper, cumin and ginger — feeds four for very little.
30 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- Kenyan
Uji wa Mahindi (Kenyan Cornmeal Porridge)
A smooth, comforting Kenyan breakfast porridge made from fine maize flour (cornmeal). It’s quick, budget-friendly, and easy to adapt — serve thick with fruit or thinner as a sipping uji.
20 min·easyVegetarianGluten-free
- Egyptian
Ful Medames (Egyptian Stewed Fava Beans)
A classic Egyptian breakfast staple: slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with lemon, garlic and cumin and finished with fresh tomato, parsley and olive oil. Hearty, budget-friendly and great for meal prep.
1 hr 45 min·easyVeganVegetarian