Fava Bean Puree

Name: Fava Bean Puree
Ingredients: 3 lbs. fava beans; 1/2 to 3/4 cup xvoo; salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 bay leaf; 1 small sprig rosemary; 1 sprig thyme; 1/2 lemon

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Ingredients

3 lbs. fava beans
1/2 to 3/4 cup xvoo
salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 bay leaf
1 small sprig rosemary
1 sprig thyme
1/2 lemon

Directions

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