How to prepare broad beans
Here's how, from fresh beans in pods, to obtain beans ready to use in a recipe.
20 K 5/5 (21 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
400 g
1 IngredientLast modified on: July 3rd 2024
For 400 g, you will need:
- 1
800 g broad beans - Total weight: 800 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 5 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Open each bean pod and collect the seeds they contain...
Stage 2
... before placing them in a bowl.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, and pour in the seeds.
Leave to cook for 3 to 5 minutes from the time they come back to the boil.
Leave to cook for 3 to 5 minutes from the time they come back to the boil.
Stage 4
You'll notice that some seeds split on their own, a sign that they've cooked long enough.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Drain and refresh quickly under cold water.
Stage 6
Press each seed to release the bean.
Stage 7
If the seed is not yet split, split the end with your fingernail...
Stage 8
... and press to release the bean.
Stage 9 - 15 min.
Do this for all the seeds, and your beans are ready to use in your recipe.
Stage 10
And the germ?
Every bean has a small white germ (indicated by the arrow), which is reputed to make the bean less digestible.
Stage 11
As in fine restaurants, you can remove it with a small knife...
Stage 12
... to obtain a perfect bean.
Admittedly, it's not essential, and it's a lot of work, so it's up to you.
Admittedly, it's not essential, and it's a lot of work, so it's up to you.
Remarks
You'll notice that the weight loss is significant, and from the pods onwards you end up with fairly few beans, which you'll need to take into account for your future recipe.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, in a closed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=10 % | 110 RDI=8 % | 0 | 640 RDI=20 % | 2,680 RDI: 20 % |
| Per 100 g | 6 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 0 | 80 RDI=3 % | 340 RDI: 3 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 400 g : 3.15 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Broad beans
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