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broad bean

noun



broad bean

noun

  1. an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, Vicia faba , cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable
  2. the seed of this plant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yĐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of broad bean1

First recorded in 1775–85
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Here in Leylstad, however, they're experimenting with different agricultural methods including crop diversity, with eight different crops sown here at any one time including wheat, onions, potatoes, and broad beans.

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People also stocked up on ingredients to make the official Coronation quiche with sales of chilled pastry soaring by 89%, while fresh cream sales were up by 80% and frozen broad beans by 57%.

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The Daily Mail singled out a few under the headline, “Invitations to Put You Off Your Coronation Quiche,” referring to the occasion’s official dish, made with spinach, broad beans and fresh tarragon.

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If you are a monarchist or just enjoy the tradition of the royal family, you may have heard about the Coronation Quiche — made with spinach, broad beans and tarragon.

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Probably less popular than their cousin peas – who you’ll find them next to in the frozen food aisle – broad beans are another summery veg that really doesn’t mind the freezer treatment, thawing pretty agreeably.

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