Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful. Add rice and some sauteed greens and you will have an amazing, satisfying meal that people will rave about for a long, long time. Easy and absolutely packed with flavor.

Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful, the most flavorful bean dish you can eat.
Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful, Excellent & Ready To Eat In 25 Minutes.
Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful is another terrific vegan recipe based on a Moosewood Collective recipe. It comes from their Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites cookbook, and it is simply called "Ful." I absolutely love this recipe.
What is Ful?
Ful is a traditional Egyptian/Middle Eastern/North African dish comprised generally of Fava Beans, fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, lemon and spices. I substituted Black Beans because I like them and I didn't have any Fava Beans. And the result was terrific. The flavors just burst in your mouth. And it only takes 25 minutes to make it.
What to Serve With Ful
Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites suggests ideas for pairing this Ful as a side dish with other foods, but I find that this bean dish is excellent on its own. Add some Sauteed Greens, a piece of fruit and a bit of Amazing Gluten Free French Bread or some rice, and you have a fabulous supper. Filling, delicious, low fat, vegetarian and easy. What more can you want?
What You Need
I love Moosewood cookbooks. The recipes are always amazing. No matter what cookbook you use. Lately I have been buying the jarred minced garlic. It's such a time saver. Every kitchen should have the very best tools you can afford. For this recipe, you need a knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, and good set of pots and pans.
Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful Recipe

Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 10 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 3 cans black beans drained and rinsed (15 ½ ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 10 tablespoons chopped fresh curly parsley
- Lemon wedges to garnish
Instructions
- Over medium temperature, heat the oil in a Dutch oven for about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the onions, garlic and salt.
- Cover and cook until the onions are transparent, stirring occasionally.
- Add the mint and cumin, and continue cooking for another couple minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Add the beans. Stir.
- Heat through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon and parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Recipe Nutrition Information
This recipe is GF, DF, NF, SF, EF, CF (use sea salt), V, VG*
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful Nutrition Label. Each serving is about ¾ cup.
Nourish Your Body & Soul
I encourage you to care of yourself by eating satisfying, nourishing food that is good for your body and makes you feel healthy. Protect your spirit by living authentically, moving your body, and taking time to replenish and rest. I think you might also like these recipes & posts from Recipe Idea Shop:
- Tomato Basil Chutney
- Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus
- Mediterranean Tzatziki Sauce
- Baked Falafel Balls
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole
- Read about It Ain't Just The Diet
Rate, Pin & Share!
Please Rate our recipes and posts, and Pin and Share them on social media. Comments are welcome, too!

Middle Eastern Black Bean Ful. The most flavorful black beans you'll ever eat. So much garlic, you might never get sick.

Black Bean Ful, an amazing vegan dish. Serve it over sauteed greens or rice. So yum!
*Allergen Key
GF = Gluten free | DF = Dairy free | NF = Nut free | SF = Soy free | EF = Egg free | CF = Corn free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan
Note: If you have serious allergies or sensitivities, to be considered free of these allergens, you need to use products specifically marked "gluten free," etc. There can be cross-contamination in facilities.
Happy Cook in Texas
Sounds delicious! I am going to try this.
Lois
Evonne, I hope you love it. I do, especially with Tomato Basil Chutney on top! Please let me know how you like it.