PAN-FRIED FAVA BEANS

PAN-FRIED FAVA BEANS image

Categories Bean Side

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh, young fava beans (look for smaller, tender pods)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus more for finishing
lemon wedges for garnish, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Heat a large skillet over a medium flame. Toss the fava beans in the olive oil and salt. Once the skillet is hot, arrange the pods in a single layer in the pan. You will most likely need to work in batches. Saute them for at least 7 minutes per side, leaving them undisturbed as they cook. Larger pods may need more time. Using tongs, flip the pods and saute for another 5-7 minutes on the second side, again leaving undisturbed. Place sauteed pods in the oven to keep warm.