I am having a little love affair with fava beans at the moment. They are a bit of a labor of love, but well worth it. Knowing that they have a short season also motivates me to cook them as much as I can. I've grilled them, boiled them, and sautéed them, but this is by far my favorite preparation. The smashed little beans make a perfect side or bruschetta topping. Hurry and snatch these up at the farmer's market before you miss your chance!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fava beans, outer pod removed
- 1-2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp maldon sea salt
Directions:
-Bring a medium pot of water to boil.
-Add fava beans and cook for 3-4 minutes.
-Remove from heat and place favas in a bowl of ice water.
-Peel inner shells off the fava beans and discard.
-Place the favas in a bowl with the olive oil and mash with a fork.
-Top with lemon zest and a sprinkling of sea salt.
~Enjoy~
