Definition of 'broad bean'

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broad bean

Word forms: plural broad beans

countable noun [usually plural]

Broad beans are flat round beans that are light green in colour and are eaten as a vegetable.

[mainly British]regional note: in AM, use fava beans

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broad bean in British

or broadbean (ˈbrəːdˌbiːn)

noun

an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba, cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable

the seed of this plant

Also called: horse bean

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broad bean in American

a plant (Vicia faba) of the pea family, bearing large, broad pods with flat, edible seeds, used for fodder and as a vegetable

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Quarter the potatoes and carefully peel off the skin from the larger broad beans, then add all of the veg to the dressing. The Sun (2016)Try it with blanched then peeled broad beans. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Serve with new potatoes and broad beans. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Simmer uncovered for about 15 min and prepare broad beans. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Broad bean pods are ready to pick, peas are swelling and potatoes coming into flower. The Sun (2011)Scatter the quartered turnips and broad beans between the carrots and leeks and heat through for 1 minute. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Once broad bean plants have been harvested, cut down the leafy top growth and mix with compost. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Add a handful of the broad beans and pound to a fine paste, then add a further handful and pound again. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Return to the boil, then add the courgettes, green beans and broad beans. Times, Sunday Times (2014)It's shredded and mixed with broad beans, green beans and mint. Times, Sunday Times (2015)Broad bean and dill is a common pairing in the Middle East. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Or sauté the blanched leaves in olive oil and butter with sliced shallots, pancetta, blanched broad beans and carrots. Times, Sunday Times (2008)An acceptable technology is to modify plants so that they can capture nitrogen from the atmosphere, as is done naturally by clover and broad beans for example. Times, Sunday Times (2012)FRESH broad beans are best for this salad but if you can't find them, use frozen beans and treat in the same way. The Sun (2014)