Fava Bean and Zucchini Gratin

1. 1

   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.

2. 2

   Blanch the fava beans in the boiling water for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Drain and transfer to the ice water to cool; drain again.

4. 4

   Using kitchen shears, snip off a small bit of skin at one end of each fava and pinch out the beans.

5. 5

   Discard the skins.

6. 6

   Preheat the broiler.

7. 7

   In a medium ovenproof skillet, melt the butter.

8. 8

   Pour half of the melted butter into a small bowl and stir in the panko.

9. 9

   Add the onion to the skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir in the cream, tarragon and fava beans and simmer over moderate heat until the cream is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes longer.

12. 12

    Broil the vegetables 8 inches from the heat until the crumbs are toasted, about 2 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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