FAVA BEANS WITH YOGURT

Fava Beans With Yogurt image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon mustard powder
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and return to a boil. Lower heat slightly and simmer until tender, about 2 to 5 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water; slip the skins off the beans.
Put the yogurt in a medium-size bowl and stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard powder, nutmeg, garlic, mint, pepper and salt. Stir in the beans. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams