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Fava Beans with Crème Fraîche and Mint

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Fava Beans with Crème Fraîche and Mint

Fava Beans with Crème Fraîche and Mint

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Equipment

  • - Food Processor: Essential for efficiently processing fava beans and mint into a smooth mixture.

  • - High-Speed Blender: Useful for pureeing fava bean filling or mint topping if preferred over manual methods.

  • - Large Pot with Steamer Basket (Stainless Steel): Ideal for steaming the fava beans, ensuring they're perfectly cooked.

  • Agent: Chef Knife Set (Different Sizes): Necessary for various prep work including shelling and chopping ingredients like garlic or onions.

  • - Cutting Board: A sturdy cutting board is needed for preparing ingredients safely and effectively.

  • - Silicone Spatula Set: Versatile utensils for scraping bowls, folding mixtures, and ensuring all ingredients are well combined.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons (Set): To accurately measure the proportions of fava beans, crème fraîche, mint, etc.

  • - Mixing Bowl Set (Large Size): Useful for mixing salad and other ingredients before combining with fava bean mixture.

  • - Mint Leaf Finesse: A device or gadget to finely chop fresh mint leaves for the garnish, enhancing flavor and presentation.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fava beans in the pod

  • 1/2 cup crème fraîche

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/3 cup mint leaf chiffonade

  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

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Instruction 1

To prepare the favas, split open the pods and remove the beans. Meanwhile, bring a saucepan filled with salted water to a boil over high heat. Place a bowl filled with ice water near your stove top. Drop the beans into the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes (this is longer than most recipes instruct because the beans are not cooked again). Drain the beans and quickly plunge them into the ice water. With your fingernail, pierce the skin of each bean near one end and squeeze the bean gently to pop free of the skin. Don't worry if the beans separate into halves. You should have about 2 cups beans.
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Instruction 2

In a bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the fava beans, mint leaves, and lemon zest and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours before serving to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
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Instruction 3

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Serve chilled.
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