# Middle Eastern Bean Dips Ful Medames is an Easy-to-Customize Fava Bean Dip By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ful-medames References: [norecipes](http://norecipes.com/recipe/ful-medames) Ful Medames is a classic Israeli dish that's like a crossover of a bean salad and a bean dip. This flavorful dish is made with a base of [fava beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fava-bean-pasta) and a few other simple ingredients like tomato, onion, garlic and parsley to give it a rich, savory flavor. In order to make the dish less like a bean salad and more like a [dip or a spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips), ingredients like olive oil and lemon juice are necessary to thin out the mixture. At this stage, the mixture's consistency and seasonings can be adjusted to taste. Once all of the ingredients have been assembled, the Ful Medames is typically served with a side of bread and [pickled vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrs-elswood-made-for-mezze). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Bean Dips:** Opportunity for food companies to offer a variety of bean dips with customizable ingredients and flavors. - **Dips as Spreads:** Opportunity for companies to create bean dips that can also act as spreads for sandwiches and wraps. - **Healthier Dips:** Opportunity for companies to develop bean dips that are lower in fat and calories compared to traditional dips. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Food companies can capitalize on the growing demand for customizable, healthier dips made with beans. - **Snack Foods:** Companies in the snack food industry can introduce bean-based dips as a healthy alternative to traditional dips. - **Convenience Foods:** Opportunity to offer convenient, pre-packaged bean dips that can be easily consumed as a snack or used as a spread. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tahini-Rich Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete.md) - [Mediterranean Feta Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feta-dips.md) - [Flavorful Lebanese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toom-original-garlic-dip.md) - [Tangy Mediterranean Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezi.md) - [Creamy Mediterranean-Style Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labneh.md) - [Authentic Middle Eastern Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-middle-eastern-products.md) - [Protein-Topped Savory Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawarma-dip.md) - [Delicious Mediterranean Recipe Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-recipe.md) - [Tangy Eggplant Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-eggplant-dip.md)