Fava Bean Sauté With Marjoram And Feta
This delightful recipe combines tender fava beans with the fresh flavors of marjoram and lemon, finished off with a sprinkle of creamy feta cheese. The process of shelling and sautéing the beans creates a delicious dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. Enjoy these vibrant flavors in each bite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 lb. fava beans in the pods
- 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 shallot, thinly sliced
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp. minced fresh marjoram
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 oz. feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with ice water. Remove the fava beans from the pods; discard the pods.
- Add the beans to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain the beans and then immediately plunge them into the ice water. When the beans are cool enough to handle, slip off the tough outer skins by pinching one end of the beans. Place the shelled beans in a bowl and pat dry.
- In a fry pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shallot and a pinch of salt and sauté until the shallot is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the fava beans and another pinch of salt and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the marjoram and sauté until the beans are just tender, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze the juice from the lemon half over the beans and stir to mix. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Transfer the beans to a warmed serving dish and crumble the cheese over the top. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>New Flavors for Vegetables</i>, by Jodi Liano (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 4.
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