Dried Fava Beans: Where the Rich and Poor Food Meets Traditional Flavor and Modern Benefits
Dried fava beans, or dried broad beans, are a common ingredient in Arab cuisine and a staple deeply rooted in culinary traditions spanning centuries. The ancient Egyptians used them as a staple food, and they have graced tables across the Mediterranean up to the present day. This type of fava bean is distinguished by its large size and dense texture after cooking, making it a perfect base for hearty, flavorful dishes such as the famous stewed fava beans and warm salads.
A Food Rich in Energy and Protein
Nutritionally, dried fava beans are an ideal choice for those seeking balanced, satisfying plant-based meals. Every 100 grams of dried fava beans contain 362 calories, along with 25 grams of high-quality plant protein, making them excellent for supporting muscle growth and promoting satiety. They also contain 56 grams of carbohydrates, mostly complex and slow-digesting, providing sustained energy. Dietary fiber reaches 10 grams, beneficial for digestive health and blood sugar regulation. Additionally, their low fat content (only 2 grams, with no saturated fats) and absence of salt make them suitable for various dietary regimes.
Versatile Culinary Uses
Dried fava beans require long soaking before cooking—preferably overnight—to become tender and easy to digest. After soaking, they can be cooked directly or prepared with other ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, cumin, or lemon juice and tahini. In Arab cuisine, they hold a special place, particularly in breakfast or suhoor meals, even for those following a healthy diet, due to their high nutritional value and satiety. In global kitchens, they are used in innovative plant-based recipes or mashed to create plant-protein alternatives like vegan burgers.
Baladna Broad Beans: A Choice Fit for Your Table, Especially at Breakfast
Baladna offers Broad Beans from the new season, with big, clean beans ensuring easy cooking, quick doneness, and delicious taste—especially when combined with tahini, lemon, and garlic. We carefully select uniform, whole fava beans in size, color, and shape to provide a consistently high-quality product every time. Our selection is not based solely on appearance; we ensure each bean is suitable for cooking and adaptable to both traditional and modern recipes.
Quality We Uphold in Every Detail
At Baladna, we choose uniformly sized fava beans and use advanced SORTEX sorting technology to ensure our Broad Beans are free of impurities and defective beans, providing consumers with extra assurance of safety and high quality. This commitment to quality translates into easier cooking, clearer flavors, and a rich dish that meets the expectations of those seeking natural, healthy, and reliable ingredients.
