Cook Fava Beans In Their Pods (Yep!)
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Braised Fava Beans are cooked whole and you can eat the entire pod. No joke. There's positively no shelling involved (although you will want to de-string the pods). The long cooking time renders the pod and beans luscious and lovely.
See Also
How to Shell Fava Beans
Fava Bean Recipes
Fresh Spring Vegetables - Fava Beans
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