Some
of you may not be very familiar with fava beans. They're also called
broad beans, and are a great addition for vegetarians and vegans.
They're high in protein, fiber, isoflavonoids, calcium, potassium,
magnesium, and contain a good amount of folates, vitamin B6 and
thiamin also. You can buy them in dried form, but why miss out on the
opportunity to have them fresh when their season comes? They look,
taste and feel totally different when they're fresh. I know
it's quite a process to go through, and it takes a lot of bean pods
to make enough beans, but believe me, you'll be happy you did!
