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How to Shell Fava Beans

How to Shell and Prepare Fava Beans

May 21, 2013

Shell the Beans

How to Shell Fava Beans

6 / 10

by Anna Monette Roberts 1

Shell the Beans

Once the pods are cool, start by breaking the pod near the stem, pulling the string that runs down the middle of the fava bean to open up the shell.

6 / 10

by Anna Monette Roberts 1

Shell the Beans

Once the pods are cool, start by breaking the pod near the stem, pulling the string that runs down the middle of the fava bean to open up the shell.

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Elka Karl 1 year

We're harvesting all of our fava beans this weekend! Thanks for the tips — fava beans are so time consuming, but so worth it.