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Hospitality and Catering
BROAD BEAN - FÈVES
Broad bean firm broad pod which should be a good green colour and not too limp.
broad beans Preparation & Cooking Methods

Broad beans are removed from the pod and the beans cooked in boiling salted water for 5-10 mins.

Refresh and peel the outer waxy skin to reveal two halves of the bean.
The waxy skin can be left on when the bean is young, but as it ages this is tough to eat.
Dishes broad bean pancetta
* Fèves nature - plain boiled * Fèves à la crème - with cream, yoghurt or skimmed milk
* Fèves persillées - with chopped parsley * Fèves au beurre - with butter
Types Broad bean French bean Runner bean Mangetout Kenya bean Peas