How to prepare broad beans

How to prepare broad beans

Double podding, or double shelling, broad beans is the process by which you remove the tough outer skins, exposing the beautifully tender bright green beans.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 17

Course Side Dish

Cuisine British

Servings

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

500 g broad beans (fava beans)

Instructions

Remove the beans from their outer pods (see pictures above)
Place the beans in a pan of boiling water and boil for 2 minutes.
Drain and immediately place in very cold, or iced, water to stop the cooking process.
Gently squeeze each bean until the inner section pops out. Discard the outer skins.
Add to a salad, reheat, or stir into a risotto or pasta dish.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 19gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 4mg

Keyword broad beans

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