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Cooked warm
Broad beans should always be cooked or steamed before eating. Raw broad beans are hard to digest.
Turn them into a spread
Blend cooked broad beans with a little olive oil, lemon and herbs to make a smooth spread for bread or to serve with drinks.
Double-pod for a softer texture
Want extra-soft broad beans? Blanch them briefly, then remove the thin skin around each bean as well.