fava
Legume for falafel
Fava is a broad bean—a large, flat legume eaten fresh or dried.
Common in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines: fava bean soup, fava with olive oil.
The pods are thick and velvety; the beans inside have a slightly bitter, earthy flavor.
Often simply called favas: I'm making favas for dinner.
Egyptian fava bean staple
- falafelFried spiced legume ball
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
- pastaShaped wheat dough
- pureeSmoothly blended food
hummus · crostini · succotash · stew · soup · dip · pecorino · mint
Large edible legume
- nitrogen-fixingConverting N₂ to ammonia
- legumePod-producing plant family
- cover cropPlanting for soil health
- crop rotationAlternating field plantings yearly
overwintering · spring planting · sowing · companion planting · soil amendment · green manure · heirloom · seed saving
Sustained artillery attack
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- ironElement twenty-six
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
magnesium · zinc · B vitamins · plant-based protein · low-fat · complex carbohydrates · manganese · copper
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Egyptian fava bean staple
puree · hummus · crostini · succotash · stew · soup · dip · pecorino · mint · garlic
broad bean
Large edible legume
- nitrogen-fixingConverting N₂ to ammonia
- legumePod-producing plant family
- cover cropPlanting for soil health
crop rotation · overwintering · spring planting · sowing · companion planting · soil amendment · green manure · heirloom · seed saving · pollination
shelling
Sustained artillery attack
fresh · dried · yield · glean · seasonal · tender · overripe
protein
Folded amino chain
potassium · magnesium · zinc · B vitamins · plant-based protein · low-fat · complex carbohydrates · manganese · copper · phosphorus
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