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, too: ...

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, too: ...

Beans are a pantry staple, serving as a wallet-friendly solution to boosting your meals with plant-based protein and nutrients. Among the bean family, fava beans have been celebrated as one of the ...

If any one dish captures my cooking style these days, it's the preparation from southern Italy known as fave e cicoria, where dried fava beans are cooked into a rough puree and laid down in a soft ...

If you’re not from the Middle East, the idea of eating a bowl of stewed fava beans for breakfast might not strike your fancy, at least at first glance. But plenty of cultures start their day with ...

This Fava Beans and Green soup can be made with chicken stock and bacon or it can be a vegetarian dish by subbing in vegetable stock. Some of the beans are pureed to create a creamy, comforting soup. ...

Fava beans are one of my spring favorites, but you have to get into a meditative state when working with them, because they do take some work. Not only do you have to remove the beans from their pods, ...

The only place I could find fresh fava beans earlier this month was on a small, potted plant at the St. Joseph Day altar at St. Cletus Church in Gretna. I tried, folks. I checked in at farmers markets ...

Beans are not only inexpensive, but also wildly versatile: You can use them in soups, stews, chilis, dips, tacos, enchiladas and more. They can be pureed, mashed, sauteed, stir-fried or baked. And the ...

When the weather has you stuck indoors, there are few better ways to spend the time than cooking up something warm for friends or family. One better way, however, might be to spend that time in the ...

Growing fava beans is like four crops in one: flavorful fresh pods, both fresh and dry beans, and –surprise! – delicious ...