FAVA BEANS WITH BITTER GREENS

Fava Beans with Bitter Greens image

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces peeled dried fava beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
salt
1 pound chicory or dandelion greens, trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup garlic, finely chopped
pinch of crushed red pepper

Steps:

1 Place the beans and potato in a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are very soft and falling apart and all the water is absorbed. 2 Add salt to taste. Mash the beans with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Stir in the oil. 3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the greens and salt to taste. Cook until tender, depending on the variety of greens, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well. 4 Dry the pot. Add the oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add the drained greens and salt to taste. Toss well. 5 Spread the bean puree on a serving platter. Pile the greens on top. Drizzle with more oil if desired. Serve hot or warm. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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