Fava Bean Puree – a delicious recipe with fava beans, xvoo, salt, garlic, bay leaf, rosemary. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
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1. Shell fava beans discarding pods. Boil a large pot of water and parboil the favas for 1 minute. Drain a place in ice water till cooled. Pop the favas out of their skins discarding skins.
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2. Warm 1/2 cup olive oil in a sautee pan. add beans salt and pepper. Add garlic and herb sprigs and a splash of water. Cook stirring frequently 30 minutes or until beans are soft. If mixture begins to dry out add more water.
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3. When beans are soft but still pale green,remove and discard herbs and mash with a potato masher or puree in a food processor. Taste for seasoning and add a few drops of lemon juice as well as additional oil. The oil is an important part of the flavor so be liberal. Serve at room temperature with grilled baguette slices.
459
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
83
g
Carbs
31
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs. fava beans, 1/2 to 3/4 cup xvoo, salt and pepper, 2 cloves garlic, and more.
Yes, Fava Bean Puree falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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