Crispy Roasted Fava Beans And Almonds
Crunchy roasted fava beans and toasted almonds seasoned with earthy cumin and smoked paprika. A satisfying, savory snack packed with plant protein and fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, keeping them away from moisture.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Prep fava beans (rinsed)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Thoroughly rinse the fava beans
Thoroughly rinse the fava beans. Spread them onto a clean kitchen towel and pat them completely dry.
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Transfer the dried fava beans to the…
Transfer the dried fava beans to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
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Roast the beans in the oven for…
Roast the beans in the oven for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Remove the pan from the oven
Remove the pan from the oven, add the raw almonds directly to the baking sheet, and gently toss everything together.
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Return to the oven for another 10…
Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the beans are crispy and the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted.
Look for: the beans are crispy and the almonds are fragrant and lightly toasted
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Let the mixture cool on the baking…
Let the mixture cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before eating. They will continue to crisp up as they cool down.
Allow: 10 minutes
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