Food
Fava Beans with Garlic and Sage
By Yankee Magazine|Dec 14 2010|
Freshly chopped sage imparts its extraordinary flavor and aroma to this simply prepared dish of buttered fava beans. Serve with grilled veal chops.
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 pounds fava beans, shelled
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Bailor steam the beans until tender and then remove the outer skins. Drain in a colander.
2. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter is melted. Add the garlic and sage and stir over medium heat until the garlic is tender. Add the fava beans and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving dish.
