Fava Bean Puree

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil as you shell the beans from: 4 pounds fava beans.

2. 2

   Blanch quickly in the boiling water and then cool in ice water.

3. 3

   Drain and pop the beans out of their skins.

4. 4

   Heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan: 1/2 cup olive oil.

5. 5

   Add the fava beans with: 4 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 branch rosemary, Salt, 1/2 cup water.

6. 6

   Cook until the fava beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, and adding more water as necessary.

7. 7

   The beans are done when they can be crushed easily with the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Mash with a spoon or pass them through a food mill.

9. 9

   Stir in: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.

10. 10

    Taste and season with salt as needed.

11. 11

    Thin with water if necessary.

12. 12

    Serve right away or at room temperature.

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