Fava beans



Nutrition Facts*

Based on a 2000 calorie diet per serving
Serving size: 1 c. (126g)
DV %

5.5
--
7.4
0
1.4
0
20
1.3


Calories: 110.9
Total Sugars: 0g
Carb.: 22.2g
Fiber: 0g
Total Fats: 0.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 10g
Sodium: 31.5mg
*Data provided by USDA

A bean native to North Africa and Asia. The version cultivated for human consumption is also known as a broad bean. These are usually eaten while young and tender. They can be fried, causing the skin to split open and then salted to produce a crunchy snack. This is popular in China and Thailand.


Fava beans are often found in recipes that also contain lentils, corn oil, coriander and chickpeas

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