Fresh Fava Beans With Lettuce

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Shelled hulled fresh fava beans
		= (abt 1 pound whole favas)
		Salt - as needed
6 cups	1422ml	Cut romaine lettuce in 2" pieces
		= (abt 1/2 head)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Finely-chopped onions
1 tablespoon	15ml	Garlic clove - finely diced (small)
3 tablespoons	45ml	Small-diced ham
1/2 cup	118ml	Chicken broth
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Pour several inches of water into a medium-sized skillet and heat to a simmer. Add the fava beans and one-half teaspoon salt and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped lettuce and cook for 2 more minutes. Pour the beans and lettuce into a colander, drain and set aside.

Wipe out the skillet and add the oil. Cook the onions, garlic and ham on medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth, fava beans and lettuce. Bring to a simmer and cook until most of the broth has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve immediately.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Each serving: 175 calories; 11 grams protein; 12 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams fiber; 10 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 12 mg. cholesterol; 243 mg. sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 09-01-2004

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