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Despite their mentions in various media and cookbooks, it is unfortunate that broad beans, also known as fava beans, tic beans and field beans are not nearly as well known in the United States as they should be. They are widely eaten in North African cuisine and they are found in many different types of dishes in southeast Asia, and as might be expected from such an impressively well-traveled plant, can be quite versatile when it comes to what dishes you can use them in and how you can eat them.

Broad beans is used as a primary ingredient in a tasty Greek recipe. Broad beans, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, spring onions, as well as sugar, salt, pepper and dill for taste are the ingredient for the dish, Koukia. Onions are roasted in heated oil while the broad beans are cleaned and washed in water.

The dish is then cooked, by adding in the rest of the ingredient along with the beans and some water, until its becomes soft. To bring it the complexity of its taste, the dish is served with a side dish of pita bread, although it is also great served on its own.

Typically, broad beans, no matter what the variety are eaten while they are young and tender, and though they can certainly be eaten while lightly steamed and soft, they can also be fried. When fried, the beans will split open, making the Thai name for this bean, the "open-mouth nut" make a great deal of sense. After you have fried them, they can be salted or spiced and they'll provide an excellent snack when you are in a hurry. You can also serve them a s a complement to a special event or as a side dish to bring out the flavor of a more bland offering.

Perfect when eaten fresh, the beans are also an excellent way to complete a serving of food. Having them with salty cheese or if you're into more solid types, like parmesan, this will give it a more continental style. Another tasty way of having them is by simply sprinkling a light layer of salt and pepper.

The beans can also be stewed in a pot with butter and oil after their skin is removed by cooking them in water. Seasoning the dish with herbs like parsley, mint, basil and thyme is a good way of mixing it up but it has to be done carefully as to not overpower the beans.

Other than using broad beans in your diet as a source of protein, if you can find a way to utilize these delicious treats, it will become a very tasty addition on your dinner table!

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