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Broad beans

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Broad beans

Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a springtime crop that is grown and eaten around the world. One of the oldest known cultivated plants, fava beans date back to about 6000 BCE and were eaten by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and settlers of the eastern Mediterranean. Today, fava beans are part of Asian, Middle Eastern, European, South American, and African cuisines. Fresh favas can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for use later, and the versatile bean can be used for salads, stews, sauces, fillings, snacks, and more.

Ingredients

  • for 6 people:

  • Fresh broad beans 1 kg

  • 2 chopped onions

  • extra virgin olive oil ½ dl

  • mint leaves, chopped

  • salt, pepper.

PREPARATION

  1. Shell the beans and keep aside.

  2. In a saucepan, sauté the chopped onion in the oil and when it is golden, add the beans.

  3. Let them cook for a few minutes, stirring often, then season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a glass of warm water.

  4. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.

  5. Scented with mint leaves and serve hot.

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