Ingredients (9)
- Salt
- 3 cups fava beans, removed from their pods (from about 3 to 4 pounds of favas in their pods)
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 medium thyme sprig
- 1 (6-inch) rosemary sprig
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 medium lemon)
- Freshly ground black pepper
Nutritional Information
- Calories179
- Fat14.04g
- Saturated fat1.97g
- Trans fat
- Carbs12.06g
- Fiber5.02g
- Sugar5.86g
- Protein5.15g
- Cholesterol
- Sodium256.98mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (6 servings) Powered by
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Fava beans puréed into a spread and smeared on crostini are a sign that spring is truly here. You can also serve this purée under seared fish or roasted chicken or pork.
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How to Freeze Beans
Cooked beans can easily be placed into pre-portioned freezer bags for easy storage. Be sure to date the plastic bags with a permanent marker and consume within six months.
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How to Thaw Beans
Remove your frozen bags from the freezer and place directly in a saucepan with warm water. You can also run the bag under warm water in the sink. Toss some of the frozen beans into soups and stews, as they will immediately defrost due to the dish's high temperatures.
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How to Store Beans
Dried beans come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes, though their storage methods stay consistent across the board. Beans should be transferred to a food-safe container with a sealing lid. If beans are left in their original packaging, they'll dry out faster. Place the container in a cool, dry place that is away from any sunlight. You'll want to cook them within a year for ultimate freshness, though some beans have known to last for years.
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Instructions
- 1Prepare an ice water bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and water; set aside.
- 2Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the shelled favas and boil until the bean inside the outer skin is bright green and firm but not hard, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the favas and immediately place in the ice water bath until cool. Peel the light green skin from each bean to reveal two bright green inner halves, discard the skins, and place the beans in a medium bowl.
- 3Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the reserved favas and stir to coat with oil. Add the water, thyme, and rosemary and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes more. (Add more water as needed, a tablespoon at a time, to keep the beans from sticking to the pan.)
- 4Remove and discard the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Transfer the fava mixture to a blender and blend on low until coarsely chopped. Transfer a third of the chopped fava mixture to a small bowl. Continue to blend until the remaining fava mixture is finely puréed. If the purée is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency. Transfer the purée to the bowl with the reserved chopped favas. Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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