How many calories in ful medames
A plate of ful medames has about 320 kcal, with 16 g of protein.
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Ful medames is fava beans cooked slowly until soft, then mashed a little with olive oil, cumin, lemon and garlic. In Egypt it's breakfast, scooped up with aish baladi, the wholegrain flatbread.
A plate is 320 kcal, with 40 g of carbs, 16 g of protein and 11 g of fat. The beans bring the protein and plenty of fibre, the olive oil brings the fat.
The bread is counted separately. A boiled egg, tahini or a pile of ta'meya on the side all add up too.
Tips
- 1Drizzle the olive oil yourself, a spoon is enough.
- 2Add chopped tomato, onion and parsley on top for more plate for nothing.
- 3Have one round of bread with it and scoop slowly.
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Questions
What is ful medames?
Fava beans cooked slowly and dressed with olive oil, cumin, lemon and garlic. It's the classic Egyptian breakfast.
Is ful medames healthy?
It's mostly beans, so you get protein and fibre for 320 kcal a plate. What you put on top decides the rest.
How much protein is in ful medames?
About 16 g in a plate.
Does the number include bread?
No. The plate is the beans with their oil and spices, so count the bread on its own.
How many calories in half a plate?
About 160 kcal.
