How To Cook Fava Beans

What We Need

Cut ends and pull down the tiny string to unzip the seam of each bean. Then remove all of the beans from their pods.

Make a small slit on each bean. Fill a saucepan with boiling water and salt. Soak the beans in this hot salty water for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, peel the shells by pinching each bean between your thumb and forefinger.

Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and garlic over medium heat.

Add the shelled fava beans and cook them for about 5 minutes.

Add in the salt, sugar, and water, and continue cooking the beans for about 20 minutes.

Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh dill and serve!

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