You can buy macco dried or ready to be consumed. Dried fava beans are usually used to prepare “macco”, a typical Sicilian soup. It can be stored for a long time without losing its nutrients.
How to cook macco? Soak fava beans for several hours and then boil them in a heavy-bottomed pot. After boiling, simmer until fava beans are softened. Then add salt, herbs and a little olive oil.
Nutritional Facts:
AMOUNT PER 100 GR.
Calories: 341 Kcal
Fats: 1,53 g
Proteins: 26,12 g
Carbohydrates: 58,28 g