Faba Bean Vicia Faba Broad Bean Protein Rich Ancient Legume Mediterranean Middle Eastern Cuisine

The faba bean (botanical name Vicia faba) is an ancient, protein-rich legume also commonly known as the fava bean, broad bean . It is one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. They are a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, used in dishes like Ful Medames (stewed beans) and Egyptian-style Falafel (Ta'ameya).