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.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
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Equipment
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Make sure your fava beans are…
Make sure your fava beans are as dry as possible before roasting; water creates steam, which prevents a satisfying crunch.
Store any leftovers in an airtight…
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, keeping them away from moisture.
Cumin not only adds a warm
Cumin not only adds a warm, earthy flavor but is also traditionally used in Mediterranean cooking to aid digestion and reduce bloating when eating legumes.
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