Homemade Roasted Broad Beans Recipe

Hi Friends !! are you looking for a crunchy, nutritious snack or a salad topper? Then Homemade Roasted Broad Beans Recipe is a great choice.

Fried broad beans are very rich in protein and fiber. This broad beans snack is very easy to prepare.

Going forward, you will get to know

What is broad bean recipe?
Ingredients needed for recipe for broad beans
How to make roasted broad beans?
Flavor variations of recipes for broad beans
Nutritional benefits of broad beans recipes
How you can enjoy recipe with broad beans

Lets go!

1.What is broad bean recipe?

Broad beans are also called as fava beans. In appearance they look large and flat and have been enjoyed from centuries across globe.

Broad beans recipe is very simple in preparation. Roasted broad beans or fried broad beans transform themselves into a crispy and nutty which are similar to peanuts and chickpeas with more health benefits.

2.Ingredients needed for recipe for broad beans

To make the broad bean recipes you just need only few ingredients.

One cup of dried broad beans/fava beans.
One or two tsp of olive oil.
Half tsp of salt or according to your taste
Half tsp of paprika
One fourth tsp of black pepper
For flavor you can add one fourth tsp of garlic or chili powder (this is optional)

3.How to make roasted broad beans?

Follow the below steps for recipes with broad beans

The first step is to soak the dried broad beans in water for eight to ten hours or full night. This will turn the beans soft and make easier to peel.
Next drain the beans and then boil them for five to seven minutes or until they become slightly tender.
Cool it for sometime and remove the outer layer.
Peeling out the layer ensures even roasting and give them crispy texture.
Now spread the beans on a kitchen towel. This helps in absorbing the excess moisture and make them dry.
In a mixing bowl add the dry beans with salt, olive oil and the seasonings as per your choice like pepper or chili powder.
heat the oven for about four hundred degree Fahrenheit.
spread the beans on a baking tray and roast it for about twenty five to thirty minutes.
Do not forget to stirr the beans every ten minutes until they become golden color and crispy.
Take out the baking tray and cool the roasted beans completely.
You can also store them in the air tight container and they remain crunchy upto one week.

4.Flavor variations of recipes for broad beans

we can try different variations of this broad bean snacks

Add some smoke paprika , onion powder and a pinch of brown sugar for smoky BBQ flavor.
Mix some red chili flakes with this fried broad beans for spicy kick.
We can also add some dried rosemary , oregano for savory taste.
To have sweet and salt taste, add salt after roasting and add some honey to it.

5.Nutritional benefits of broad beans recipes

Broad beans are known as the power house of nutrition.

High in plant protein which is great for vegetarians and fitness lovers.
Rich in fiber which helps in digestion.
They are rich in iron , magnesium and folates which are essential minerals.
Very low in fat which can be chosen as alternative to fried snacks.

6.How you can enjoy recipe with broad beans

Have it straightly as a snack straight out from the jar.
Add the fried broad beans to salads to have extra crunch.
Sprinkle these broad beans on rice bowls or soups.
Uses them as a topping for smoothies and yogurt.

This Homemade Roasted Broad Beans Recipe is very easy in preparation and very cost effective snack which satisfies your cravings.

So instead of grabing the chips packet, try this home made recipe, your taste buds will thank you for this healthier snack.

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