Fava beans or as they are sometimes known as Broad beans has been a staple in Middle Eastern countries dating back to the time of the pharaohs. They are a great source of iron, folate, magnesium, protein, and fiber.

In this recipe, I roasted the fava beans after boiling them to make the ultimate spicy crunchy snack. 

Roasted Fava Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked fava beans
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• lots of salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/ tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350F = 180c
2. Dry the fava beans in a towel VERY WELL then spread on a nonstick baking sheet
3. Sprinkle some salt
4. Bake for 20-25 mins
5. Remove from the oven and add the remaining spices
6. Add oil here if you desire
7. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes
8. Turn off the oven and let it crisp and cool down
9. Store in an open container to keep them crispy!