Scafata of Fava Beans and Escarole Recipe

Name: Scafata of Fava Beans and Escarole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch dice; 1/2 medium spanish onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 8 baby artichokes, tough outer leaves removed, stems trimmed, and halved; 1 cup hot water; 2 pounds fava beans, shelled and peeled; 2 pounds fresh peas, shelled (about 1 cup); 1/2 head escarole, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; Salt; 4 fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch dice
1/2 medium spanish onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
8 baby artichokes, tough outer leaves removed, stems trimmed, and halved
1 cup hot water
2 pounds fava beans, shelled and peeled
2 pounds fresh peas, shelled (about 1 cup)
1/2 head escarole, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt
4 fresh mint leaves

1
In a 10- to 12-inch saute pan, combine the olive oil and pancetta and cook over medium heat until the pancetta is soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
2
Add the onion, red pepper flakes, and artichokes and cook until the artichokes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Add the water, favas, peas, escarole, and pepper and cook until the escarole is wilted and soft and the peas and beans are tender, about 8 minutes.
4
Season with salt.
5
Tear the mint leaves into pieces, sprinkle over the scafata, and serve.
6
This dish is also good at room temperature.

610

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch dice, 1/2 medium spanish onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Scafata of Fava Beans and Escarole 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.

Scafata of Fava Beans and Escarole

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