Brett Fava Beans Recipes

HILDA'S FAVAS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the favas and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain in a colander and set aside until ready to use.
• In a heavy large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and 7 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Add the fava beans and continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Toss with andouille or chorizo. Serve immediately, or cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

FOUL MUDAMMAS (EGYPTIAN FAVA BEANS)

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
• In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
• Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
• Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.

FRESH BUTTERY FAVA BEANS (BROAD BEANS)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a generous (2 tsp) amount of salt.
• Shell the furry fava bean pods to reveal the bean.
• Place individual beans in boiling water for ~ 3 minutes. Strain and rinse with cold water or shock in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
• Peel the fava beans outer skin sheath by gently tearing into the outer layer and squeezing the bean through the protective coating. This will reveal the beautiful bright green bean.
• You can eat this as is now in salads or soups but for this recipe we're going to cook them a little more.
• Bring a pan to medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil.
• When butter is melted, add the fava beans and cook ~ 4 minutes or until desired tenderness.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy! Beckie

BRETT FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the fava beans and cook until tender. Drain the beans and let cool, then peel.
• Melt the butter in a pan over low heat and cook shallots until translucent. Add the fava beans and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper and Parmesan. Transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve.