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Foul–(pronounced Fool)

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Lynz Real Cooking

There are many kinds of Foul in the middle East. Foul is a dish comprised of fava beans which can be found at any middle eastern grocery store. In our area it is also available at the local co-op (natural foods store). Some Foul is eaten with very little added and other dishes are more elaborate. This is our family favorite!

Ingredients

1 can of foul

5 tomatoes, 3 chopped into big chunks and set aside, 2 chopped into small pieces and set aside.

1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped fine.

3 garlic cloves, 2 sliced and 1 minced

1 tsp. cumin

salt to taste

juice of 1 lemon

Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tbs. Tahini

1 clove garlic

juice of 1 lemon

salt to taste

Directions

Drain can of foul and place beans into a sauce pan, add 2 sliced cloves of garlic, add the 3 tomatoes that were cut into big chunks. Turn to medium heat and cook, smash some of the beans with a fork as they are cooking. Add salt and cumin, mix well. Let the tomatoes break down into a sauce.

Mix in 2 Tbs. of the chopped parsley. Turn off heat. Tomatoes should be broken

down into a sauce type mixture with the beans at this point. Add lemon juice from one lemon and stir in.

Take all of the sauce ingredients and blend them well in a blender or food processor.

Pour the Foul onto a plate and spread out. Top with tomatoes, mix 3 Tbs. chopped

parsley with remaining minced garlic and sprinkle on top.

Pour sauce on top

Foul is typically eaten with Arabic bread.

101 thoughts on “Foul–(pronounced Fool)”

Cooking For The Time Challenged on September 17, 2015 at 11:16 am said:

You are not only a great cook, you are a food artist as well.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 11:17 am said:
  
  awwe you are so sweet!
  
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Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser on September 17, 2015 at 11:16 am said:

Looks and sounds delightfully yummified (new word) for you! Cheryl

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 11:17 am said:
  
  lol
  
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Frances 🌺 on September 17, 2015 at 11:19 am said:

Love all the flavours in this recipe Lynz 🍴

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amaya911 on September 17, 2015 at 11:20 am said:

It looks good Lynz! I’m not so sure about the yogurt but I’ll try just about any food.

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irenedesign2011 on September 17, 2015 at 11:23 am said:

This looks version delicious Lynz 😀

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 11:42 am said:
  
  thanks Irene!
  
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Tasha on September 17, 2015 at 11:37 am said:

That looks amazing! I wish I could taste it to see what it’s like.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 11:41 am said:
  
  it is basically like beans with lots of flavor!
  
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  - Tasha on September 17, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:
    
    It doesn’t even look like beans!! I have a child that swears he doesn’t like beans, If I could get him to eat something like this and he then declares how good it is I could possibly nip that in the bud!! I love using beans in recipes but he wont eat any of it.
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 12:20 pm said:
      
      ha ha that is funny! well you can leave them whole or smash them up. I like to smash them a little! might work!
      
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Smiling Notes on September 17, 2015 at 11:54 am said:

ooh..I have never tasted this..but this looks too good!! 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 12:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks it is yummy we love it, another typical breakfast!
  
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  - Smiling Notes on September 17, 2015 at 12:16 pm said:
    
    😉👍
    
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Steph Mignon on September 17, 2015 at 12:18 pm said:

Omg I have that same plate! That looks delish.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 12:20 pm said:
  
  Really? My daughter bought it for me!
  
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  - Steph Mignon on September 17, 2015 at 12:29 pm said:
    
    Yes! Got two serving plates for my wedding several years ago. LOVE them!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
      
      I love this one!
      
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memadtwo on September 17, 2015 at 12:50 pm said:

I think even I could make this. Beautiful and yummy post. N.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 12:50 pm said:
  
  thanks so much
  
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vanbytheriver on September 17, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:

Looks great, and your photography enhances it even more. Lovely.☺

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 1:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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purpleslobinrecovery on September 17, 2015 at 2:41 pm said:

Ummm, hate to break it to ya, Lynn, but Foul means nasty! I think someone played a trick on you! lol
Just kiddin. The ingredients sound yummy, just the name put me off!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Ok foool is how it is pronounced
  
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  - purpleslobinrecovery on September 17, 2015 at 3:20 pm said:
    
    Thanks!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 3:33 pm said:
      
      ok go look!!
      
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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Haha i put fool last time but its spelled foul so i put it lol
  
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  - purpleslobinrecovery on September 17, 2015 at 3:20 pm said:
    
    😉
    
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brendakane2013 on September 17, 2015 at 7:11 pm said:

Another to try…sounds fantastic…love the sauce idea, some of my favourite ingredients…I have so many wonderful recipes to try! Thanks so much Lyn

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 17, 2015 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  Sure thanks brenda!
  
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chevvy8 on September 17, 2015 at 8:54 pm said:

It looks so yummy!!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:36 am said:
  
  it is different and we love it! thanks Chevvy
  
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  - chevvy8 on September 18, 2015 at 7:49 am said:
    
    Well, I’ll definitely go on your recommendation and try it out as soon as I’ve collected all the ingredients. Your presentation of food is great!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 7:56 am said:
      
      Thanks chevvy
      
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Freda @ Aromatic essence on September 17, 2015 at 9:47 pm said:

looks very delicious Lynn!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:36 am said:
  
  thanks Freda!
  
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NJ on September 17, 2015 at 10:54 pm said:

This looks so yummy 🙂 I think I need to borrow your culinary skills 😉

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:30 am said:
  
  ha ha thanks!
  
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  - NJ on September 18, 2015 at 4:32 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:37 am said:
      
      🙂
      
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satabdi on September 17, 2015 at 11:30 pm said:

Looks yummy and very interesting recipe Lynn. However what foul is a kind of lentil or seeds. Please tell me is there any other name. I really want to prepare it.

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:31 am said:
  
  they are beans, Fava beans
  
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  - satabdi on September 18, 2015 at 6:02 am said:
    
    Ok
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 6:29 am said:
      
      let me know if you need anything further dear, on google it described more
      
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      - satabdi on September 18, 2015 at 7:59 am said:
        
        Yes, I try to search in google for indian name
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 8:06 am said:
        
        Do you know this bean?
        
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      - satabdi on September 18, 2015 at 8:08 am said:
        
        I am not sure but it looks very common. May rajma or butter beans
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 8:14 am said:
        
        Oh ok good
        
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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:33 am said:
  
  I think they would have them where you are since there are so many dishes I have seen that we have in common!
  
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  - satabdi on September 18, 2015 at 6:02 am said:
    
    Oh yes!!! I have to search for it
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 6:29 am said:
      
      you must know it! I think
      
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CHCooks on September 18, 2015 at 1:11 am said:

I am hearing about this dish for the first time.. looks so yummy 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:29 am said:
  
  thanks it is good
  
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Kathrina (Eclectic Yellow House) on September 18, 2015 at 4:47 am said:

The flavored of this dish sound wonderful!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:56 am said:
  
  thanks it is full of flavorful stuff
  
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lifeconfusions on September 18, 2015 at 4:49 am said:

I’m really excited for the sauce! Gonna try it !

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 4:50 am said:
  
  so glad , let me know if you like it!
  
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Sadie's Nest on September 18, 2015 at 5:04 am said:

It looks so healthy too! Yum:)

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 5:05 am said:
  
  thanks Sadie!
  
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Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 5:43 am said:

My kind of food and a definite to make. By the way, did you know that where I come from (England) a Fool is a pudding made with cream and custard and fruit – often gooseberries or rhubarb. Like this Foul there are many many different versions and like this Foul it is pretty addictive stuff, the Fool 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 5:48 am said:
  
  I have seen something like that in a book years ago but didn’t think of it until you are mentioning it! how funny wonder if they are connected in some way?
  
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  - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 6:07 am said:
    
    It would be really interesting to find out ….
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 6:28 am said:
      
      I would love to know! totally slipped my mind all these years. I had several neighbors from England and so I do remember some terms!
      
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      - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 12:53 pm said:
        
        I’ll get on the case … I’ve got enough cook books to sink a battle ship so there must be something in one of them!
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 12:54 pm said:
        
        ok great! me too tons!
        
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      - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 12:56 pm said:
        
        My children forced me to get rid of 9 crates full about 5 years ago and I have been on a mission to replace them all (and add) every since!!!
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 12:59 pm said:
        
        what!! wow that is allot!
        
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      - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 1:02 pm said:
        
        Guilty pleasure 😉
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 1:05 pm said:
        
        yes i understand lol
        
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      - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 1:28 pm said:
        
        But you could seriously right one …. I had an amazing one written by an English woman who moved with her tiny children to the mountains of Spain and then Southern France and years later one of her daughter’s died and she wrote this book about those years and all the food she had made and they had eaten as a family. Very beautiful, full of great recipes but a powerful story too. There you are – a bit of light work on the side for you 😉
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 2:45 pm said:
        
        haha yes! I might do one of middle eastern recipes? they are all learned from authentic home cooks so maybe?
        
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      - Osyth on September 18, 2015 at 2:50 pm said:
        
        Yes! Perfect in fact and interspersed with your experience. I take no cut as your agent 😉
        
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      - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 2:55 pm said:
        
        ha ha!!! your so good!
        
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sewloveable on September 18, 2015 at 7:27 am said:

I love a flavorful dish and that plate is beautiful and vibrant!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 7:38 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Creative Crafts DIY on September 18, 2015 at 7:40 am said:

Yummy Recipe 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 7:43 am said:
  
  Thanks
  
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D. Wallace Peach on September 18, 2015 at 9:00 am said:

That sounds delicious. More ingredients to add to my shopping list!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 9:07 am said:
  
  thanks hope you like it
  
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turinmamma on September 18, 2015 at 10:43 am said:

I love legumes of any kind and I’ve heard about this dish before. I remember when coming across it I thought it’d be a great dish to try and make. Thanks to recipe I can now make it. 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Thanks I hope you like it!
  
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wheremyfeetare on September 18, 2015 at 10:53 am said:

Since I don’t eat meat I eat a lot of beans but have never cooked fava beans. I’ll have to try this recipe. Thanks, Lynn!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 11:06 am said:
  
  I am so glad I really like them!
  
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Vajeea on September 18, 2015 at 11:02 am said:

A Sudanese friend made foul for me quite some years back and it was fantastic! never had it again. your post is making me nostalgic 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 11:03 am said:
  
  Really that is so cool! Awwe I am so happy!
  
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  - Vajeea on September 18, 2015 at 11:09 am said:
    
    🙂
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 11:10 am said:
      
      🙂
      
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Elaine @ foodbod on September 18, 2015 at 12:08 pm said:

Oh yes!! Love that last shot, all covered in tahini sauce…heavenly!

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  thanks I love garlic yumm
  
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  - Elaine @ foodbod on September 18, 2015 at 12:40 pm said:
    
    Me too!! Lots of it!
    
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    - Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 12:45 pm said:
      
      yess!
      
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Nena on September 18, 2015 at 1:04 pm said:

Looks very good:p Glad you clarified on how it is pronounced LOL

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 1:05 pm said:
  
  ha ha well someone asked me so I thought that was best lol
  
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honestme363 on September 18, 2015 at 7:50 pm said:

This would work with one of your foul recipes? I one with lentils, it was quite tasty and threw the leftovers in spaghetti the next day ☺ sauce sounds tasty, who doesn’t like garlic?

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  wow good idea!
  
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lapetitepaniere on September 18, 2015 at 8:45 pm said:

It looks really tasty and so good with a fresh bread on the side! 🙂

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 18, 2015 at 8:45 pm said:
  
  thanks
  
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oceanviewkitchen on September 19, 2015 at 8:42 am said:

This sounds really good!!! Looks delicious

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- Lynz Real Cooking on September 19, 2015 at 9:10 am said:
  
  Thanks it is very tasty
  
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Love Served Daily on September 19, 2015 at 8:13 pm said:

Very interesting

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