LegumesDébutant
Fava Bean
Vicia faba
Nom Scientifique
Vicia faba
Famille
Fabaceae
Origine
Mediterranean and Southwest Asia
Type
Annual
80-100 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: Earthy, nutty, creamy when cooked
- Traditional Portuguese 'favas' dishes
- Purees and dips
- Added to stews
- Fresh young beans
- Dried for soups
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
February
Semer à l'Extérieur
OctoberNovemberFebruaryMarch
Récolte
AprilMayJune
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- Very high in protein and fiber
- Rich in folate
- Good source of manganese
- Contains L-DOPA (may help Parkinson's)
- Supports heart health