Creamed Fava Beans And Bacon

1. 1

   Shell the beans from the pods.

2. 2

   Briefly blanch the beans, then shock with ice water and remove their skins - excepting those that are tiny (discard the tiny ones).

3. 3

   Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces, then parboil for 10 seconds to remove excess salt, and drain.

4. 4

   In a heavy saucepan (one with a cover) over low heat, melt the butter and cook the bacon for two to three minutes (bacon should remain limp).

5. 5

   Add the peeled fava beans, savory, water, and salt to taste.

6. 6

   Cover tightly, increase temperature to high, and cook over high heat for a few seconds (for gas burners, that would be about 5-10 seconds, for standard electric coil burner that would be about 15-20), then decrease heat to low and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove pan from heat and allow to cool for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   In a bowl whisk together well the cream, egg yolks, and pepper (to taste), then stir the mixture gently into the fava beans.

9. 9

   Return the beans to low heat, stirring until the sauce just begins to thicken (coating the spoon thinly) - do not allow to boil.

10. 10

    Transfer beans to serving dish, sprinkle with the lemon juice and chopped parsley, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.