Fava Bean Ragout

Directions

1. 1
   Shell: 2 pounds fava beans
2. 2
   Cook in boiling water for 1 minute or so 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 tablespoon olive oil or butter.
5. 5
   Add: 2 small spring onions, trimmed and sliced crosswise.
6. 6
   Cook over medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Add the peeled fava beans and: 1 small green garlic, trimmed and sliced crosswise, Salt.
8. 8
   Pour in enough water to come up 1/4 inch in the pan.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
10. 10
    Cook for 4 minutes or until the fava beans are tender.
11. 11
    Add: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley or chervil.
12. 12
    Swirl to combine.
13. 13
    Taste for salt and adjust as needed.
14. 14
    Substitute peas for half of the fava beans.
15. 15
    A small onion can be used instead of the spring onions.