In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long as 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. They stand out visually ...

Dried Fava Beans. While fresh fava beans are only available seasonally, you can buy dried fava beans, both whole and split, year-round. "Dried favas taste like a cross between a white bean and a ...

Fava beans are a bit finicky to prepare but are worth the effort. Each downy bean pod holds 3-8 plump buttery beans inside. ... In Egypt, ful medames, a stew made with dried fava beans, ...

Dried fava beans also tend to take on a brown color, making these darker-hued beans a great visual substitute as well.

Soak dried fava beans for 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Put beans in a pot and fill with salted water to cover by about 3 inches. Bring to boil and then lower fire to simmer, ...

Soak dried fava beans for 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator. Put beans in a pot and fill with salted water to cover by about 3 inches. Bring to boil and then lower fire to simmer, ...

1 1 / 3 lb dried broad beans (favas); 1 tsp chopped wild fennel (or 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, soaked in a little water); 7 oz (1 1/2 cups) fresh broad beans (favas); olive oil; 1 small onion ...

A&E; Food; Flat fava beans are trendy and nutritious. Also known as broad beans, they contain protein, fiber and iron; some take special care. Wed., May 20, 2009 ...

Adzuki: A small, oval, dark red bean with a white ridge, grown and eaten in China and Japan for centuries. Eaten fresh, dried, canned, sprouted and ground into flour in savory dishes as well as des… ...

Fresh broad beans are sweet and delicious pod beans with a smooth creamy texture. They only have a short natural season during the summer, so are often dried, canned or frozen to preserve them.

In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long ...