Place your dried fava beans in a pot of water so that they are fully submerged. Place the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil for 3 minutes. Let the beans soak for 1 hour to fully rehydrate. [3] The dried beans will need at least 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm) of water above them as they will expand as they soak. Drain the beans over the sink.
While the water heats, remove the fava beans from their long pods. Add the shelled fava beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse under ice cold water until cold. Decide if you would like to peel off the “second skin” ( see post above).
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Fava beans are high in fiber and contain folic acid, potassium and magnesium. These versatile legumes can be eaten alone or added to other dishes. Wash dried fava beans thoroughly, soak them, and remove their skin before cooking them. Rinse the dried beans under cold water to clean them. Place the dried fava beans in a colander.