Directions Shell fresh fava beans (remove outer pods). You should have about 2 cups. In a medium saucepan cook beans, uncovered, in boiling water about 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Let cool. In a large bowl whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir in cooled beans, cucumber, tomato, and parsley.
Combine fava beans, chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion, romaine, and parsley in a bowl. For the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, and the remainder of the spices in a lidded jar. Shake jar until dressing ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
These Simple Marinated Fava Beans (with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon zest, and fresh herbs) are one of my favorite ways to prepare them! Vegan, versatile and delicious! Use these on toast or bruschetta, in salads or on cheese boards or Mezze platters! Easy and delicious! The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. –Joseph Campbell
Fava Beans With Original Large Pods in Background. These broad beans still have a secondary shell that needs to come off, especially for larger beans. Fava beans are also known as broad beans, faba bean, field bean, or horse beans. Broad beans come in a large long leathery inedible pod (see picture above or watch the video).