How To Cook Fava Beans

How To Cook Fava Beans is a step-by-step tutorial on the process involved in cooking fava beans. There’s a two-part process involved in prepping and cooking fava beans — shelling them and removing the waxy outer skin. The fava beans in the photo below have been shelled, but they still have the outer skin on them, which can be tough to eat. Some people don’t mind eating it, but the actual bean is so delicate and creamy, it seems like a sin to leave that on? Fava beans are perfect anywhere you would use peas, such as pastas, risottos, soups, salads, and even hummus.They’re tender, creamy and one of spring’s finest offerings!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 16 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 155 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - fava beans in their pod
a pinch of salt

Instructions

Pull back on the tip of the pod, and “unzip” it, opening the pod and removing the beans. Alternately, you can use the tip of a paring knife to gently open the pod along the seam, being careful not to cut the beans. You will have roughly one cup of fava beans after shelling.
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil, and fill a small bowl with ice water and set aside. Add about a teaspoon of salt to the water, and add the fava beans. Turn down the heat and simmer at a gentle boil for 1 minute. Drain immediately and pour the beans into the ice water to stop the cooking process.
Drain the beans and gently squeeze from the waxy outer skin. The bean are now ready for your pastas, soups, salads, and purees!

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