Below is a list of all known varieties for Fava Bean (Broad Bean). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aguadulce Fava Bean | A large, heirloom Spanish variety of fava bean, known for its cold tolerance and large seeds. |
| Baby Fava Beans | Small, young fava beans that are very tender and can sometimes be eaten with the pod intact. |
| Broad Windsor | Broad Windsor Fava Beans are a well-established heirloom variety producing large seeds with a mild, nutty flavor and creamy texture. They are a culinary staple, often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes. |
| Crimson Flowered | Crimson Flowered Fava Beans are primarily noted for their beautiful flowers, but their seeds are edible. They produce tasty, smaller beans that are best consumed when freshly harvested and lightly steamed. |
| Dried Fava Beans | Mature fava beans that have been dried. They require soaking and long cooking, often used for purees and dips. |
| Extra Precoce A Grano Violetto | Extra Precoce A Grano Violetto is an Italian Fava bean variety. It is noted for its beautiful violet-hued beans, offering a creamy texture and a slightly sweeter flavor than common broad beans. |
| Ful Medames | A traditional Egyptian dish of cooked and mashed fava beans seasoned with olive oil, cumin, and lemon juice. (Linking to Fava as the primary ingredient). |
| Green Fava Bean (Frozen) | Freshly shucked fava beans that have been quickly blanched and frozen to preserve their bright color and tender texture. |
| Hong Kong Wild | Hong Kong independence is the notion of Hong Kong as a sovereign state, independent from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Hong Kong is a special administrative region (SAR) of China and is thus granted a high degree of de jure autonomy, as stipulated by Article 2 of the Hong Kong Basic Law ratified under the Sino-British Joint Declaration. |
| Iantos Return | Iantos Return is a high-yield heirloom Fava bean variety. These beans are known for their reliable flavor—mild, nutty, and slightly sweet—and their substantial size, making them a good option for freezing and preserving. |
| Jumbo Fava Bean | A cultivar bred for exceptionally large seeds, used when a substantial, tender bean is required. |
| Minor Fava Bean (Vicia faba minor) | A small, ancient variety of fava bean with high protein content, primarily used for animal feed but also consumed by humans. |
| Reina Blanca | A large, white-seeded variety of fava bean, prized for its excellent flavor and tenderness. |
| Spätzle (Plain/Egg Only) | Traditional Spätzle made simply with eggs and flour, emphasizing the rich flavor. |
| Spätzle (Spinach/Käsespätzle Style) | Spätzle dough infused with spinach, often used in the German cheese dish. |
| Spätzle (Sweet Style) | Spätzle dough made with a touch of sugar, intended for sweet dishes with applesauce or cinnamon. |
| Spätzle (Whole Wheat) | Small dumplings made with whole wheat flour, adding a nutty flavor. |
| Tic Bean | A small, angular variety of fava bean (Vicia faba minor) historically used as animal feed but also consumed by humans. |