Sauteed Spinach And Fava Beans Recipe

Name: Sauteed Spinach And Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; bouquet garni (available in some markets or combine 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch cayenne; 10 ounces prewashed ready-to-eat spinach; salt; 1/8 lemons (optional) or 1/8 lime wedge (optional); roasted red pepper (optional); 1/8 tomatoes, wedge (optional); 4 olives (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
bouquet garni (available in some markets or combine 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme)
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch cayenne
10 ounces prewashed ready-to-eat spinach
salt
1/8 lemons (optional) or 1/8 lime wedge (optional)
roasted red pepper (optional)
1/8 tomatoes, wedge (optional)
4 olives (optional)

1
Place beans in medium pot. Add water to cover beans and bring to boil. Add bouquet garni and cover, leaving lid slightly ajar.
2
Simmer 30 minutes. Drain beans and discard bouquet garni.
3
Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it turns golden, about 5 minutes (important - do not let garlic burn). Remove garlic with slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Add cayenne and then stir in spinach, cover and let cook about 1 minute, until wilted. Season with salt.
5
Mound spinach onto large serving plate, top with beans and sprinkle with browned garlic. Add garnishes if desired.

221

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can fava beans, drained and rinsed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, bouquet garni (available in some markets or combine 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme), 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Spinach And Fava Beans falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sauteed Spinach And Fava Beans

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