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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Fava bean pods are thick with a cottony interior encapsulating 2 to 7 large lemon lime-colored beans. While the fava pods are considered inedible, the beans are tender, with a sweet, mild grassy flavor reflective of spring. The beans are similar in shape to a lima bean, plump and curvaceous. The bean's skin is thick and their texture can range from starchy to creamy depending on how young they are and how they are prepared. The young gray-green leaves, shoots, tendrils and white and black flowers of the fava plant are all edible with lean bright grassy flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Fava beans are available year-round with a peak season in spring.
Current Facts
Fava beans, botanical name Vicia faba, are also know as broad beans, field beans and Windsor beans. They are a hardy perennial grown as an annual and often used during crop rotation and specifically utilized as ground cover to preserve the soil and reduce weed growth. The crops are then turned into the soil to invigorate the soil with nitrogen and organic nutrients. In fact, most fava plants are grown as a cover crop far more often than a food crop as it requires a relatively large area to produce modest harvests.
Applications
Fresh Fava beans are often prepared with other spring vegetables, such as peas, asparagus and morel mushrooms. Their mild flavor and unique texture adds character to salads and soups. Fresh fava beans can be pureed into spreads and served as appetizers. Pair with fresh herbs, sheep's milk cheeses, citrus, pastas, cream or wine-based sauces, young greens such as spinach and pea tendrils, bacon, lamb and seafood. Late season fava beans will become more filled out and starchier requiring a second peeling of the outer bean and cooking the beans, either by blanching or braising. Immature beans can be canned or frozen. Dried fava beans are common and are treated like most dried beans, soaked and cooked low and slow.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Crete fresh Fava beans are shelled and eaten as companion to tsikoudia, a traditional Cretian alcoholic drink.
Geography/History
Fava beans are one of the oldest crops known, with archeological remains found in Israel recording their cultivated origins as early as the Neolithic period (6800-6500 BC). Their cultivation spread along the Mediterranean into southwestern Asia and Africa, along with companion pulses such as chickpeas and lentils. Fava beans are now cultivated in over 50 countries, preferring cool seasons and temperate regions similar to that in which they were first cultivated. There is no known wild ancestor to the Fava bean.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Deckmans en el Mogor | Ensanada Baja | 646-188-3960 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Barbarella | San Diego CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
Recipe Ideas
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is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
People have spotted Fava Beans using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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PCC Community Markets - Fremont
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 71 days ago, 6/10/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at PCC Community Markets - Fremont. The medium sized pods of these Local Organic fava beans can substitute in any recipe using green beans! Dan's Fresh Produce - Alameda CA Near Alameda, California, United States About 89 days ago, 5/23/18 Whole Foods Market Near West Hollywood, California, United States About 92 days ago, 5/20/18 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony - Maciel Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States17605210643 About 93 days ago, 5/19/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
Near Scottdale, Georgia, United StatesAbout 101 days ago, 5/11/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Your Dekalb Farmers Market. Large size. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United States760-801-0018 About 107 days ago, 5/05/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Poway Farmers Market
Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-801-0018 About 107 days ago, 5/05/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Farmers Market
Vang Farms
Near San Diego, California, United States, Fresno 559-776-4243 About 107 days ago, 5/05/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Little Italy Farmers Market. Asian Food Center Near Shoreline, Washington, United States About 111 days ago, 4/30/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Asian Food Center. 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United States760-801-0018 About 114 days ago, 4/28/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Two Peas In A Pod Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 131 days ago, 4/11/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Venice, California, United States818-345-8810 About 141 days ago, 4/01/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Great with olive oil and parmesan cheese. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 143 days ago, 3/30/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Specialty Produce. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 162 days ago, 3/11/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Blanch and mix with lemon juice and parmesan cheese to impress! 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Rivas Farm
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 176 days ago, 2/25/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Leucadia Farmer's Market. 
Brentwood Farmers Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 190 days ago, 2/11/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers Market. Makes a great salad with olive oil and parmesan cheese. 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Rivas Farm
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United StatesVista, CA 619-869-6541 About 197 days ago, 2/04/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . Beans are tender and sweet with a mild grassy flavor. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 197 days ago, 2/04/18 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. isabelle farm Near Lafayette, Colorado, United States About 427 days ago, 6/19/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at isabelle farm . 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Her produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesHer Produce 559-313-6676 About 446 days ago, 5/31/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket Near Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, California, United States About 447 days ago, 5/30/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Sonoma Valley Fruit Basket. 
Mercado Hidalgo
La Oaxaqueña
Near Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoMercado Hidalgo #32, Tijuana 664-200-2920 About 474 days ago, 5/03/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Mercado Hidalgo. 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Her produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesHer Produce 559-313-6676 About 478 days ago, 4/29/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. 
Pike Place Market
Sosio's Produce In Pike Place Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1st Ave and Pike St., Seattle 98101 206-622-1370 About 481 days ago, 4/26/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Pike Place Market. Tender-Spring Organic Favas - Ready to be shelled and worth there weight in gold! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Barbara
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesTutti Frutti Farm 18052186122 About 481 days ago, 4/26/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Grassy and sweet 
Little Italy Mercato
Anthony Maciel
Near San Diego, California, United StatesMaciel Family Farm 760-521-0643 About 492 days ago, 4/15/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 523 days ago, 3/15/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. First of the season from Black Sheep Produce. Vista Farmers Market Near Vista, California, United States About 590 days ago, 1/07/17 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Vista Farmers Market
Rivas Farms
Near Vista, California, United States, Vista 619-869-6541 About 604 days ago, 12/24/16 Spotter's comments : Fava Beans spotted at Vista Farmers Market. |
