Very Simple Fava Beans

The favas are flushing, and here is an incredibly easy (even during a reno) way to deal with them. 

 

• Strip them from the soft, cushy pods.
• Blanch in some boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes
• If small, proceed to seasoning and eating. If larger add the additional step:
• Pierce one end with a finger nail or a knife tip and then slip out the green bean from the white outer skin. 
• Season with salt, pepper, fresh squeezed lemon and good extra virgin olive oil
• Dig In!

For all the reasons that you should grow your own favas, check out this post.