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Ful Medames Toast

A quick, hearty breakfast or snack: creamy mashed fava beans and kidney beans piled onto toasted bread, finished with sesame seeds and fresh basil.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
12g
Ful Medames Toast
comfortingquickmiddle easternveganvegetariandairy-freelegumecreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Drain and rinse the 1 can ful medames and 0.5 cup kidney beans. In a bowl, mash them together with a fork until chunky but spreadable.

  2. Step 2

    Toast the 2 bread slices until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Spread the bean mixture evenly over the toasted bread. Drizzle with the 1 tbsp olive oil.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle with the 1 tsp sesame seeds and top with the 4 basil leaves. Serve warm.

  5. Step 5

    Optional: add a pinch of cumin or a squeeze of lemon for extra flavor.

Tools you’ll need

  • toaster
  • fork
  • bowl

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