Organic Fava Beans, 10 Pounds – Broad Beans, Non-GMO, Kosher, Sproutable – by Food to Live

Served with 'a nice chianti' or not, organic fava beans are a delicious, nutritious, and outright fantastic addition to your diet. People have been eating and cultivating them since 6000 BC, and today they are grown all over the world. Food To Live Organic Fava Beans allow you to enjoy the best this product has to offer, They are entirely GMO and toxin free as well as easy to cook.

How Organic Fava Beans Are Good for You

The WHO advises consuming at least a serving of legumes per day as a part of a healthy diet. It's not surprising as these foods are rich in protein and dietary fiber while being low in fats. Considering this, fava beans (organic) are great for boosting your general wellbeing.

As a low-calorie nutritious food, these legumes are also a valuable addition to weight management diets. Add cooked Organic Fava Beans to a variety of dishes to make them more filling. You can also include organic bean powder into smoothies, and protein shakes for bodybuilders.

Please note that you can't give fava beans to dogs as they are toxic to canines.

Dry Fava Beans Nutrition Facts

Organic fava beans (dried and cooked) contain a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals, including:

* Calcium
* Manganese
* Magnesium
* Iron
* Potassium
* B vitamins

The level of folate in these legumes is exceptionally high. A cup of a cooked product provides you with about 40% of the recommended daily amount.

Split Fava Beans: Tips for Cooking and Storage

Organic fava beans look similar to lima beans but taste a bit like green peas. However, their natural flavor is so mild that they can be mixed with any other foods. It is why they are perfect for soups, salads, and dips, which you can season with spices to suit your taste.

Fresh raw organic fava beans are quite tricky to cook. As the plant matures, the shells covering its seeds become mildly toxic. Therefore, you must blanch and shell them by hand to enjoy the benefits of beans.

Dried beans, however, can be cooked like any other legume. They require regular overnight pre-soaking. This product keeps exceptionally well, so you can buy Organic Beans in Bulk and enjoy them for months to come.

Some of the things you can cook with this product are:

* Nutritious beans soup, seasoned with garlic. It will make a great filling lunch for when you are on a diet.
* Spicy beans salad with balsamic vinegar and any vegetables you like.
* Deep-fried beans falafel serves with a mint-yogurt sauce.
* Hot beans dip, a healthy treat for a party.
* Nutritious beans hummus for making filling vegan sandwiches.

Make your own organic bean flour and use it to make a variety of gluten-free baked goods. It mixes well with other bean powders.