The sage Greek philosopher Pythagoras supposedly forbade the eating of broad beans because they contained the souls of the dead. The young fava beans, eaten raw or cooked as soon after picking as ...

Diabetes. Raw fava beans have a glycemic index of 40, but after cooking, it rises to as high as 80. Thus, consuming large ...

Not peeling fava beans saves plenty of time—not cooking them at all will save you even more. Berens suggests trying them raw to enjoy their nutty and creamy texture. Fresh fava beans still in ...

Diabetes. Raw fava beans have a glycemic index of 40, but once cooked, it rises to as high as 80. Therefore, large quantities ...

In spring, we like to char fava beans and toss them with garlic, tarragon and cubes of cheese to create a wonderful warm salad. And, in summer, we make a raw, shaved zucchini salad with a simple ...