Gabriels Sauteed Fava Beans
Brighten up your table with Gabriel’s Sautéed Fava Beans, a vibrant and flavorful dish that celebrates the earthy sweetness of fresh fava beans. This recipe gently blanches and peels the beans to reveal their tender, emerald-green centers before sautéing them in fragrant garlic and olive oil. A burst of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley elevate the dish, making it the perfect healthy side or appetizer. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet elegant preparation ensures that each bite is packed with fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Perfect for spring or summer gatherings, this recipe offers both color and nutrition to your plate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh fava beans
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 1 unit Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 liters Water
- 10 units Ice cubes
Instructions
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
While the water is heating, shell the fava beans by removing them from the pods.
Add the shelled fava beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes. This will help make the skins easier to remove.
Prepare a bowl of ice water. After blanching, transfer the beans immediately to the ice water using a slotted spoon to stop the cooking process.
Peel the outer skins off the fava beans by gently pinching each bean until the inner, bright green bean pops out. Discard the skins.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the peeled fava beans to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the garlic and olive oil, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
Season the beans with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir to combine.
Zest the lemon and set the zest aside. Then cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the skillet. Stir well.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the beans along with the reserved lemon zest.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1344 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1847 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
