Broad beans, famously known as Vicia faba also, called as Horse bean, Field bean and Windsor bean. The term bean can refer to the pod or seed. It is an important leguminous crop worldwide because of its nutrient-rich seeds. Extensively used as a legume, vegetable and as fodder. Legumes have the potential to support protein production by replacing meat and dairy products in the human diet. There are three main varieties of Broad beans such as Longpod, Windsor varieties and Dwarf varieties. The beans can be fried, causing the skin to split open, and then salted or spiced to produce a savory crunchy snack. These beans are meaty and flavorful enough to hold their own as a side dish. It is a rich source of proteins, fiber, and other non-nutrient compounds considered beneficial for health.
Variety of recipes are prepared with this vegetable:
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Broad beans are perfect merge of nutritious, fibrous and delicious veggie.