What is a broad bean?
The broad bean, also known as the fava bean, faba bean and horse bean, is the original and only bean of the Old World. A vetch, related to the pea families, and a legume, it has been used as a human food source for more than 8,000 years and has made a lasting mark on European, Middle Eastern and Indian cultures. It has served as one of a collection of vegetative protein sources throughout history and remains a popular fresh and dried vegetable through much of the world today.
