broad bean

Large flat legume

A broad bean is a large, flat legume with a thick pod, eaten as a vegetable.

Also called fava bean.

The beans are typically shelled from their pods and sometimes skinned before cooking.

Broad beans with pancetta is a classic Italian dish.

Common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.

culinary

fava

Large edible legume

hummus · meze · antipasto · succotash · risotto · paella · tagine · puree · soup · stew

legume

pulses

Rhythmic throbs or edible legumes

agriculture · farming · sustainable · biodiversity · cover crop · rotation · nodules · fixation · green manure

gardening

sowing

Planting for cultivation

harvest · pod · plot · beds · compost · soil · fertilizer · mulch · trowel · hoe

nutrition

protein

Folded amino chain

magnesium · zinc · folate · B vitamins · manganese · phosphorus · antioxidants · low-fat · plant-based · nutrient-dense

Categories
Opposites
legume size and shape

broad beanlentil

Edible disc-shaped legume

petit pois · mung bean · adzuki bean · black-eyed pea · chickpea

culinary category

broad beanmeat

Animal tissue for food

fish · grain · nut

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G