Ful medames (warm fava beans with lemon & cumin)
A breakfast for one: 360 kcal with 18 g of protein, 50 g of carbs and 11 g of fat, ready in 12 min.
- 12 min
- Breakfast · 1 serving
- Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- 360 kcal

Nutrition per serving
360 kcalEnergy: 19% protein, 54% carbs, 27% fat
- 18 gProtein
- 50 gCarbs
- 11 gFat
Fiber 14 gSugar 3 gSodium 320 mg
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None of the nine allergens Bites tracks are listed for this recipe.
Ingredients
For one serving.
- Fava beans, canned200 g
- Garlic1 clove
- Ground cumin½ tsp
- Lemon½ (15 g)
- Olive oil2 tsp
- Tomato½ (80 g)
- Parsley10 g
- Chili flakes¼ tsp
Method
- Chop the tomato and parsley and crush the garlic.
- Warm the fava beans with a splash of their liquid in a small pan for 5 minutes.
- Mash about half of them with the garlic, cumin, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and top with the tomato, parsley and chili flakes.
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