Flat beans, also known as broad beans or flat green beans, are long, wide, and flat green pods with a crisp texture and mildly sweet, earthy flavor. Commonly used in Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines, they are sliced and cooked in stir-fries, curries, thoran, and vegetable sides. Flat beans soften when cooked and absorb spices well, making them a nutritious and versatile vegetable.