Imported Fava Beans (Broad Beans)

DeLallo Canned Fava Beans are rich, meaty, ready-to-eat beans with a buttery texture. Also known as broad beans, DeLallo Fava Beans are stars of the bean family prized for their low-fat, high-protein, fiber-rich status. Cured and packed, these thick-skinned legumes are ready to eat, boasting a rich, nutty flavor with a buttery texture perfect for pasta dishes, salads, soups and sautés.

• Imported Italian fava beans.
• Rich and nutty with a buttery texture.
• Versatile, ready-to-use pantry staple (no boiling).
• Carefully cured and packed for the ideal taste, texture and appearance.
• Healthy ingredient: low-fat, high-fiber, protein-rich.
• Kosher.
• Non-GMO.
• Vegan/vegetarian.
• Gluten free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Canned fava beans are a healthy ingredient with many uses in the kitchen. With no boiling necessary, these beans are a ready-to-use ingredient in soups, chili recipes, pastas, stews, risottos and couscous dishes. Use them to create hummus-style bean dips, bean salads.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are fava beans?

Fava beans are one of the oldest varieties of beans with evidence of cultivation dating back to as long as 10,000 years ago. Fresh fava beans are inside distinctly large bean pods. Their texture is uniquely buttery and smooth with a nutty, grassy flavor. Fava beans are known as a tasty, yet healthy ingredient; they are  fiber-rich, protein-packed and low in fat. These broad beans can be purchased as dried fava beans, canned fava beans and fresh fava beans. Notably, fresh fava beans are a springtime ingredient, but can be enjoyed year-round.

What does a fava bean taste like?

Fava beans have a distinct nutty, grassy flavor with slightly bitter notes. In the world of legumes, fava beans are mild with a flavor similar to garbanzo beans, or chickpeas.

What are fava beans called in America?

In the U.S., fava beans are often referred to as “broad beans.”

Are fava beans and lima beans the same?

Fava beans are often compared to lima beans, but they are different in both taste and texture. Where lima beans are more earthy and starchy, fava beans are much more smooth with a grassy flavor and buttery, creamy texture.