Low Fat Crispy Roasted Fava Beans
Crunchy, flavorful, and guilt-free, these **Low Fat Crispy Roasted Fava Beans** are the perfect healthy snack! Made with just a spritz of olive oil and seasoned to perfection with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, this recipe is a high-protein, plant-based delight that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. The fava beans are soaked, peeled, and oven-roasted to achieve that irresistibly crispy texture, all without the extra oil and calories of traditional fried snacks. Enjoy them as a light snack, a salad topper, or a unique appetizer that’s sure to please. With only a few ingredients and simple prep, this recipe proves that wholesome, low-fat snacking can also be deliciously addictive!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g dried fava beans
- 1 spritz olive oil spray
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
Begin by soaking the dried fava beans in a large bowl covered with water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly after soaking.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
After soaking, peel the fava beans by pinching the ends. The skins should come off easily. Discard the skins.
Spread the peeled fava beans in a single layer on a clean tea towel and gently pat dry to remove excess moisture.
Place the dried fava beans in a mixing bowl and lightly spray with olive oil spray. Toss to coat evenly.
Add the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the bowl. Mix until the fava beans are evenly coated with the spices.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the fava beans in a single layer on the tray.
Roast the beans in the preheated oven for approximately 45–60 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Shake the tray every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Once done, remove the tray from the oven and let the fava beans cool completely on the tray as they will continue to crisp up while cooling.
Store the crispy fava beans in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.0 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 65.6 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2693 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
