FAVA BEANS WITH SNAP PEAS AND MINT

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Fava beans mingle with snap peas and mint in this showcase of spring vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound snap peas, trimmed
6 pounds fava beans, shelled (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add snap peas and blanch 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let cool, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add fava beans to pot and blanch 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath and let cool; drain on plate. Pop favas from skins.
  • Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium. Add favas and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add peas; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with mint.

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