Do You Actually Need To Peel Fava Beans? - Chowhound

Aleksandra Piss/Getty Images Fava beans, also known as field beans, have been around for millennia. But even after 10,000 years of cultivation in the Mediterranean, these delicious legumes are still climbing the ranks as a global favorite. Whether mashed into a hearty Egyptian Ful Mudammas or simmered with some chili and olive oil, their creamy, buttery texture makes them pretty hard to resist. And if that's not…