Fava beans, also known as faba or broad beans, are a species of vetch in the pea and bean family. They are one of the oldest domesticated legumes and have a flavorful flesh that is meaty, bright, and mineral-y.
Uses: Fresh fava beans, once shelled, should be blanched in boiling water for a few seconds to remove the outer skin on the bean itself. The inside houses a delicious green bean that full of umami.