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.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.

Step 2

While the water is heating, shell the fava beans by removing them from the pods.

Step 3

Add the shelled fava beans to the boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes. This will help make the skins easier to remove.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Peel the outer skins off the fava beans by gently pinching each bean until the inner, bright green bean pops out. Discard the skins.

Step 6

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Season the beans with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the beans along with the reserved lemon zest.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or a light appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1934.6 grams (1934.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	853

Total Fat 45.90g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1344mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 107.50g	39%
Dietary Fiber 29.30g	105%
Total Sugars 10.50g
Protein 41.10g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 290mg	22%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 1847mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 42.7%