Broad beans are one of the first vegetables known since ancient times and one of the most healthy known to man.
Broad beans do not limit us in the recipes in the kitchen, which allows cooks to prepare it in many and different ways, in a variety of recipes with broad beans it can be used as a main ingredient.
The preparation of broad beans does not require super skills from the cooks, the only rule is to clean it well, to wash it carefully, which is mandatory for all vegetables.
Broad beans are a delicate vegetable, so it is sufficient for them to be boiled in salted water for about 30 to 40 minutes over moderate heat.
High temperatures are not recommended, because the broad beans don't cook properly.
After the broad beans are cooked, it is advisable to rinse them under running water to wash away the slimy layer, that is produced during the boiling process.
This is good to do especially when the broad beans are prepared for a salad or a dish other than soups and stews.
