Broad beans (aka Fava Beans) are full of vitamins and minerals including folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, thiamine, and zinc. They are also high in fiber. They take a little prep work before you can eat them, but it’s worth it for the healthy nutrition they can provide! Note: If you have the inherited, metabolic disorder G6PD deficiency DO NOT eat these as they can cause hemolytic anemia and serious, life-threatening reactions.

Here is how to prepare them:

Slice or rip open the pod to remove the beans.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the beans (boil for 90 sec).
Remove beans from the pot and peel off the skin.