FAVA BEANS WITH PANCETTA

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This is another one of my recipes that I've adapted from the Food Network show, Food 911. I saw this on an episode, along with a recipe for Chicken Francaise, and I had to give it a shot. This is a hearty bean dish, that adds a little bit of flair with a crunch. The fat from the Pancetta does a great job of adding depth to the flavor and is a nice vehicle for the sage.

Provided by Nanashi

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup flour
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb fava beans
5 slices pancetta
3 bay leaves
5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
sage leaf
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the fava beans overnight in water.
  • Put beans in a pot with fresh water, with the cloves of garlic, bay leaves, and salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
  • When beans are at a full boil, reduce the heat, partially cover, and allow to simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. You will know they are done with they are smooth and tender to the bite. This will take a while, so now would be a good time to start making your main dish.
  • When the beans are done, transfer them to a platter to allow them to cool and dry.
  • Heat the oil in a fry pan until it is smoking hot, and add the Pancetta (italian bacon) and the sage leaves.
  • While the Pancetta is cooking, dredge the beans in the flour, they should be relatively well-coated.
  • When the Pancetta is done, leave it in the pan add the beans to the oil a little at a time, forming a single layer on the bottom of the pan. As they fry and become crunchy, remove them to a serving dish. Keep adding the beans until all the beans are fried, then top with the Pancetta and sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.1

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