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[[File:Fava_beans.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Cooked fava beans]]
Fava beans, or broad beans, are bright green spring beans with a distinctively earthy, slightly sweet flavor. They require a bit of prep work (often needing to be shelled twice), but reward the effort with a buttery texture.

== Nutritional Information ==
''Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of boiled fava beans.''

{| class="wikitable"
! Nutrient !! Amount 
|-
| '''Calories''' || 110 kcal 
|-
| '''Protein''' || 7.6 g 
|-
| '''Total Fat''' || 0.4 g 
|-
| '''Saturated Fat''' || 0.1 g 
|-
| '''Carbohydrates''' || 19.7 g 
|-
| '''Sodium''' || 5 mg 
|}

== Culinary Uses ==
- Excellent tossed with mint, pecorino cheese, and olive oil in spring salads.
- Mashed and spread on crostini for a fresh appetizer.
- Traditionally used in Egyptian ful medames.

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