Originated in Spain, Aqua Dulce traces to the late middle Ages. Each pod of this broad bean contains 4 or 5 seeds that are rather honey-colored, and when boiled and worked to a paste, make a natural marriage with pureed chickpeas. These smooth beans also bring welcome freshness to a spicy meal. As for their nutritional benefits, broad beans have a wide array of them. For one, they are rich in levodopa (L-dopa), which is a compound that the body converts to the neurotransmitter dopamine, which in turn may help with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.