Broad beans are at their best from the end of May through to mid-July, when the pods are pale green and soft and the beans are still small. Only brief steaming or cooking is required when broad ...

Fresh fava beans can be prepared in a myriad of ways: blanched, sautéed, steamed, boiled, or fried — as well as added to stews, soups, and salads, or even made into a dip. Fava beans are often ...