Fava Bean Puree

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a pot of water to a boil as you shell the beans from: 4 pounds fava beans.
2. 2
   Blanch quickly in the boiling water and then cool in ice water.
3. 3
   Drain and pop the beans out of their skins.
4. 4
   Heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan: 1/2 cup olive oil.
5. 5
   Add the fava beans with: 4 garlic cloves, sliced, 1 branch rosemary, Salt, 1/2 cup water.
6. 6
   Cook until the fava beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, and adding more water as necessary.
7. 7
   The beans are done when they can be crushed easily with the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Mash with a spoon or pass them through a food mill.
9. 9
   Stir in: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
10. 10
    Taste and season with salt as needed.
11. 11
    Thin with water if necessary.
12. 12
    Serve right away or at room temperature.