Garlic fava beans

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 2 cups fava beans, shelled

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

• 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup vegetable stock, chicken stock, or broth 

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

• Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Cook the fava beans and 1/4 teaspoon of salt for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water.

• Remove the skins by pinching each bean on one side. Remove and discard the skins and set the beans aside.

• In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Saut� the onion 6 minutes until soft. Saute garlic 30 seconds, then add fava beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, shaking the pan gently from time to time.

• Season with the remaining salt and the pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 130 cal

• Total fat: 4g

• Saturated fat: <1g

• Monounsaturated fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 293mg

• Carbohydrate: 18g

• Fiber: 5g

• Protein: 7g