Ignacio Mattos’ Grilled Favas Recipe

Name: Ignacio Mattos’ Grilled Favas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh fava beans in their pods, the younger the better; 1 teaspoon fleur de sel; 1 teaspoon ground chile pepper; 1 teaspoon picked rosemary; 3 to 4 cloves chopped garlic; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish; 2 tablespoons water; 1 lemon; 7 or 8 canned anchovies in oil, chopped finely; 1 handful toasted bread crumbs (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Mix first 7 ingredients together in a large bowl. Toss to coat the fava pods, then place them on the grill over medium-high heat.
2
Grill favas for several minutes, until charred, then flip them over and char the other side, cooking until the pods seem about to open.
3
Remove pods from grill, return them to the mixing bowl, and squeeze the lemon over them. Toss the pods to coat. Check the seasoning, and add salt if necessary.
4
Add the anchovies to the bowl, mixing well.
5
Place the pods on a serving platter, drizzle to taste with olive oil, and sprinkle the bread crumbs on top, if using. Serve hot or at room temperature; eat with your hands or with forks and knives, depending on how messy you want to get.

1945

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh fava beans in their pods, the younger the better, 1 teaspoon fleur de sel, 1 teaspoon ground chile pepper, 1 teaspoon picked rosemary, and more.

Yes, Ignacio Mattos’ Grilled Favas 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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Ignacio Mattos’ Grilled Favas

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Variations & substitutions

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