2 pounds of fave beans
2 Tbsp of olive oil
2 large shallots, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper to taste
Lemon infused olive oil for drizzling
Remove beans from shell by clipping off the end and by "unzipping" the shell by pulling on the seam
Boil enough water to blanch the beans
Prepare an ice bath to quench the cooking process once blanched.
Add to boiling water for 1 minute and then add to ice bath
Pinch the end of the whitish pods without the green "beret" and pop out the bright green and now fully prepared fava beans
The beans for the most part are already cooked. The object now is to add more flavor and not overcook
Heat olive oil and soften shallots
Add minced garlic and fry an additional minute
Add fava beans and cook for a minute or 2 and taste as you go so as to not overcook
Flavor with salt & pepper
Drizzle with lemon olive oil and serve immediately.
