{"product_id":"fava-beans","title":"Fava Beans - Fresh in Pod - 1lb","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"page-width rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Fava Beans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh fava beans are one of the signature crops of late spring and early summer at Norwich Meadows Farm. Long cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East, favas are prized for their rich flavor, creamy texture, and deep culinary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as Baby Fava Beans and full-size Shelling Fava Beans.  Both sold freshly harvested still in the pod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Baby Fava Beans?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby fava beans are harvested early, before the inner beans fully mature and before the pod develops fibrous texture. At this stage, the entire pod is tender and edible, similar to a snap pea or young romano bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese young pods are especially popular grilled or blistered with olive oil, lemon, sea salt, and herbs.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do They Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava beans have a distinctly fresh, green flavor with more richness and depth than English peas. Their profile is often described as grassy, nutty, buttery, and slightly mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby Favas — tender, grassy, sweet, and delicate with fully edible pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelling Favas — richer, creamier, more savory, and dense once shelled and peeled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavas pair especially well with olive oil, citrus, yogurt, mint, dill, pecorino, garlic, seafood, grilled meats, and spring alliums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Baby Favas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill or blister whole with olive oil and lemon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChar and finish with sea salt and herbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are harvested immature, the pods remain tender enough to eat whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Shelling Favas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell and peel for purees, pastas, risotto, and salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with pecorino, mint, lemon, and olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to braises, spring stews, or grain dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe raw or lightly blanched in traditional Mediterranean preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in spreads, dips, and warm vegetable compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur shelling favas have become a seasonal staple at the Union Square Greenmarket and appear each year in many of New York’s leading restaurants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy They’re Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are field-grown specialty fava beans selected for flavor, tenderness, and culinary performance rather than storage durability. Hand harvested fresh throughout the season, they are intended for kitchens where texture, sweetness, and freshness are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavas have been foundational ingredients throughout Italy, North Africa, the Levant, Greece, and the broader Middle East for thousands of years, where they remain central to many traditional spring dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen \/ Dietary Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fava beans are legumes. Individuals with G6PD deficiency (favism) should avoid consuming fava beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Deadlines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eFriday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eMonday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eThursday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52086193652013,"sku":"FRFBB1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-24_at_9.02.26_AM.png?v=1779672749","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/fava-beans","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}