Fave Bean micros taste like a cross between pea and sunflower but less fibrous than peas and juicier. It has the crunchiness and nuttiness of a sunflower but has the legumes sweet flavor of a pea. The beans themselves are very common throughout the Middle East where they are cooked and eaten in many ways. Find a good recipe for Ful Medames – a breakfast staple in Egypt, or how about fava bean hummus.
NUTRITIONAL VALUES
3oz of fava beans provides 66% of you’re recommended dietary fiber. Micro Fava Beans are full of manganese, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. These microgreens contain 28% protein and only 3% fat! Additionally, it is a rich source of phytonutrients such as isoflavones and plant sterols, which have been shown to lower cholesterol.
APPLICATIONS
Like pea micros, Fava Beans are heavy enough to put on a salad and not get lost under the dressing. Make your own fava bean hummus or try it with eggs in the morning to see why it’s a breakfast staple in Egypt!
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Fava Beans have a 15 day lead-time until delivery. Stop waiting for your microgreens and subscribe weekly or monthly and save 10% on each recurring order!