They get their name from the fact that they are grown in (and, in the case of fresh shell beans, usually sold in) pods or "shells" that must be removed before eating. Unlike green beans ...
In the world of legumes, fava beans stand out. They are the oldest variety; there's evidence of fava bean cultivation as long ...
They have long, sturdy, slightly fuzzy pods, but unlike fresh peas and green beans—but much ... for up to 10 days. Once the beans have been shelled or shelled and blanched, store them in a ...