Fava beans

Cooking dried fava beans require a few easy steps. You will have the best creamy and buttery texture when cooked after this preparation.

Ful Medames – Vegetarian Fava Bean Stew ,

Lima beans and eggs stew, known as Baghali Ghatogh, is so popular in northern Iran. It is easy, delicious and healthy.

Ful Medames is a classic Egyptian fava bean dip that is traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, but we love it any time of day!

The fava beans are easy to prepare - after being peeled, they get tossed onto the pan with some minced garlic, roughly chopped mint, lemon zest, butter until everything is warmed through. Then just toss everything together and voila! Roasted fingerling potatoes with fava beans, mint and lemon - the perfect spring dish!

These delicious fava beans caramelize with flavor as they roast. They make an incredible side dish. Cook them in the oven or the air fryer!

Craving an easy vegan tapa? This delicious tender garlicky Spanish fava beans recipe will satisfy even the most discerning of appetites!

Hummus is fine, but the real power legume of the Middle East is the fava bean. Ful medames is the Egyptian breakfast dish of favas stewed with tahini and seasoned with garlic, cumin, and lemon. This creamy, comforting version is much like what you'll find around the streets of Cairo.

Some people like the ritual of shelling and peeling fava beans, but the two-step process is still labor-intensive. After getting the beans out of their pods, they still have to be blanched in boiling water, then dunked in ice water, before the pesky skins come off easily. Here’s a tip for peeling them that doesn’t require the stove or a single drop of water: use your freezer! Shuck the fava beans out of their pods, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate.

If you haven't yet discovered the heavenly benefits of fava beans, now is the time. This spring vegetable can help boost your health like never before.