Crispy Roasted Mediterranean Fava Beans
A crunchy, satisfying snack featuring roasted fava beans and hemp hearts. Finished with a bright squeeze of lemon for the perfect savory bite.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan
Time saver
If you have leftover roasted beans, store them in an open container or a jar with a loosely fitting lid at room temperature so they don't get soggy.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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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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Drain and thoroughly rinse the fava beans
Drain and thoroughly rinse the fava beans. Spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and gently pat them completely dry.
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Transfer the dry beans to the baking…
Transfer the dry beans to the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle generously with sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Toss well until every bean is lightly coated.
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Spread the beans into a single layer
Spread the beans into a single layer. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, gently shaking the pan halfway through, until the beans shrink slightly and become golden and crispy on the outside.
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Remove from the oven and let them…
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the pan for 10 minutes. They will continue to crisp up as they cool down.
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Finish with the lemon juice and hemp…
Finish with the lemon juice and hemp hearts, toss, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Moisture is the enemy of crispiness
Moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Taking an extra minute to ensure the beans are perfectly dry before roasting makes all the difference in the final texture.
Fava beans have a thick outer…
Fava beans have a thick outer skin that naturally splits open when roasted—this is completely normal and helps them get crunchy.
If you have leftover roasted beans
If you have leftover roasted beans, store them in an open container or a jar with a loosely fitting lid at room temperature so they don't get soggy.
When digestion feels sluggish
When digestion feels sluggish, bumping up your fiber intake is a great strategy, but remember to increase your water intake alongside it to keep things moving smoothly.
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