Broad bean

 

 

 

 

 

Characteristics

The bean pod can measure from 15 to 25 centimetres. The inside is covered by a white, velvety skin that contains 5 to 10 flat beans. Depending on the variety, these seeds can be green, red, brown or purple.

Recipe ideas
Culinary tips and advice
  • Cook broad beans with or without the skin. 
  • They can be used fresh or dried, whole or mashed, in soups or simmered casseroles. 
  • They can be served as snacks, fried like popcorn. 
  • Cooked beans can be used in appetizers, salads, dips or sandwich spreads. 
  • In the Saguenay region, where broad beans grow particularly well, they are the base of a very popular soup known as soupe aux gourganes!

Nutritional Value

The broad bean is an excellent source of :

  • folic acid

The broad bean is also a good source of : 

  • Potassium 
  • Magnesium
  • Copper
  • Phosphorus
  • Zinc
  • Iron
  • Thiamine 
  • Riboflavin

It is also very high in fibre.

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