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

Ingredients
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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.
Step 2
Toast the 2 bread slices until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Spread the bean mixture evenly over the toasted bread. Drizzle with the 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4
Sprinkle with the 1 tsp sesame seeds and top with the 4 basil leaves. Serve warm.
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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