Fava Beans with Mint

Our fava beans are producing well this year. I'm pretty proud of this, because I grew the plants from seeds we saved from last year's crop. I think this is the one vegetable I have good garden success with.

Up until now, Larry has not been impressed with fava beans as food. I pod them and blanch them and peel off the tough skin, and still he says meh. But when I served him these fava beans sautéd in olive oil with a little fresh mint from the garden, he said they were delicious. He even had a second helping.

So if your fava beans are not being appreciated by your family, give this recipe a try. It has the Larry stamp of approval.

Fava Beans with Mint
1 cup shelled fava beans
1 tbsp olive oil
1 handful mint

Blanch the fava beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, put in an ice water bath, drain again. Pop the tough outer skin off each bean until you are left with bright green beans - most will split in half. Set these aside until just before dinner.

Warm the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the fava beans and mint, and let warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Serves 2