Broad bean

These crispy roasted broad beans make the perfect snack, and a tasty alternative to crisps. A healthier version of habas fritas, this version is baked in the oven to crunchy perfection. They’re so easy to make, and are also great as an appetiser or salad topper.

A luscious and cooling side dish full of fresh, springtime flavours.

An all-time favourite Ottolenghi recipe, these beef meatballs are packed with broad beans, making this a perfect spring supper.

In this Broad Bean Salad, broad beans (fava beans), are paired with crunchy vegetables and feta then tossed in a homemade mint vinaigrette.

I like to think of broad beans as the slightly classier cousin of the pea. Sweet and creamy, they’re so versatile, and can be taken in all sorts of different ways. Here, I’m sharing super-simple methods for celebrating both the early season young beans, and the larger ones you get later in the season that benefit from being peeled.

Craving an easy vegan tapa? This delicious tender garlicky Spanish fava beans recipe will satisfy even the most discerning of appetites!

A perfect Spring recipe that is extremely easy to prepare and positively healthy. Read the recipe here…

Broad bean dip is super simple yet delicious, naturally vegan and gluten-free. It's creamy yet oil-free thanks to a secret ingredient, perfect for summer parties and picnics.

Smooth milky cheese with tasty green veg

Broad beans, scientifically known as Vicia faba, are a type of leguminous plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. They are also commonly referred to as