High Protein Ful Medames

Elevate your protein-packed meals with this High Protein Ful Medames, a nutritious twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish! This hearty recipe combines tender fava beans and chickpeas, simmered to perfection with aromatic garlic, red onion, and earthy spices like cumin and coriander. Fresh tomatoes add a hint of sweetness, while vibrant parsley and zesty lemon juice brighten the flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights and makes a satisfying, plant-based option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve it warm with soft pita bread for an irresistible, wholesome meal that’s high in protein, fiber, and flavor. Perfect for vegan diets and packed with nutrition, this Ful Medames is a simple yet impressive Mediterranean recipe you’ll return to again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 grams canned fava beans
• 400 grams chickpeas
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 medium tomato
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces pita bread

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned fava beans and chickpeas thoroughly.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Dice the tomatoes into small pieces.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the cumin powder and ground coriander, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release the flavors.

Step 7

Add the fava beans and chickpeas to the skillet, mixing well. Cook gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet, stirring them in. Allow the mixture to simmer for 7-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Step 10

Remove from heat and stir in half of the chopped parsley.

Step 11

Serve the Ful Medames warm, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Step 12

Accompany with warm pita bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1931.6 grams (1931.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2612

Total Fat 75.40g	97%
Saturated Fat 10.30g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7874mg	342%
Total Carbohydrate 404.60g	147%
Dietary Fiber 82.00g	293%
Total Sugars 58.70g
Protein 107.00g	214%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 631mg	49%
Iron 37mg	204%
Potassium 4311mg	92%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 59.4%