Quick Canned Ful Medames with Lemon and Tomato in 10 Minutes
Ful medames is the classic everyday breakfast, and canned beans save you hours. The secret is the finish: lemon, garlic, cumin, olive oil and chopped tomato make it taste homemade.
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Why ful is a great breakfast
- Plant protein and fibre keep you full for hours
- A source of iron and folate
- Quick, cheap and easy to prep ahead
Ful Medames with Lemon
10 minPrep
5 minCook
2Servings
230kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can ful medames
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tomato, diced
- Parsley and green chilli
Method
- Warm the beans in a small pot with a quarter cup of water for 3 minutes.
- Mash about half with a fork.
- Stir in garlic, cumin and lemon.
- Serve topped with tomato, parsley and olive oil with wholemeal bread.
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Tip
Drain or thin the can liquid — some cans are salty, so skip extra salt.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use dried fava beans?
Yes — soak overnight and cook 2–3 hours (or 40 minutes in a pressure cooker), then season the same way.
How many calories in a bowl of ful?
About 230 kcal per serving with olive oil, lemon and tomato; it varies with portion size.
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