Preparation, uses, and tips
Fava beans hold their shape well and can be prepared as a filling for pita pockets but do not mash well into pâtés. Fava beans have a tough skin that should be removed by blanching before cooking. Also prior to cooking, soak fava beans for 12 hours, then pressure cook for 25 minutes, or simmer on the stove for two to three hours. 1 cup of dried beans makes approximately 2 cups cooked beans. When preparing fava beans in stews or casseroles, allow for a longer cooking time than most beans need.
Nutritional Highlights
Fava beans (boiled), 1 cup (170g)
Calories: 187
Protein: 12.9g
Carbohydrate: 33.4g
Total Fat: 0.68g
Fiber: 9.2g
*Excellent source of: Folate (177mcg)
*Good source of: Thiamine (0.165mg), and Zinc (1.77mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
