Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

Packed with plant-based protein and high dietary fiber, this traditional Egyptian dish offers long-lasting satiety and stable morning energy.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 130 g (4.6 oz) dry fava beans (soaked overnight) · 443 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) olive oil · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium (130 g) tomato, diced · 23 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves (8 g) garlic, minced · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp (30 g) fresh lemon juice · 7 kcal in the whole recipe
• 10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 whole wheat pita (64 g) · 168 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste

Method

1. Boil the soaked dry fava beans in water for about 45-60 minutes until completely tender, then drain slightly.

   

2. Mash the hot fava beans using a fork or potato masher, leaving a coarsely textured mixture.

   

3. Add the minced garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, diced tomato, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil to the mashed beans and mix well.

   

4. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve warm alongside warmed whole wheat pita bread.

   

A Besly kitchen recipe — portions, macros and step photos by Besly.