Fresh Fava Beans With Olive Oil & Garlic

1. 1

   Remove beans from pods.

2. 2

   Its not necessary to peel the seed coats from young beans.

3. 3

   For larger beans, use your thumbnail to pierce the hilum (the small bump where bean attaches to pod).

4. 4

   Squeeze bean between thumb and forefinger until seed coat slips off.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine water, fava beans, and one tablespoon olive oil.

6. 6

   Cook, covered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, trim onions and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

8. 8

   Drain fava beans, transfer to a serving bowl and toss with onions.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, combine remaining olive oil, garlic, vinegar, cumin and salt.

10. 10

    Mix beans with dressing and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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