Fava Bean Scafata

Name: Fava Bean Scafata
Ingredients: 1/2 pound shelled fava beans; 3 ounces pancetta or bacon (or guanciale if you can find it), cut into cubes; 1 small onion, minced; 1 large handful cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/2 pound Swiss chard, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil

6 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound shelled fava beans
3 ounces pancetta or bacon (or guanciale if you can find it), cut into cubes
1 small onion, minced
1 large handful cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 pound Swiss chard, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1

In a large pot of salted water, boil the fava beans for 2-3 minutes and drain.
2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, brown the onions in the olive oil over medium heat.
3

Add the bacon, fry for a few minutes, then add the fava beans and Swiss chard.
4

Toss to combine and let it cook at low temperature with the lid on for 10-15 minutes.
5

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes, adding hot water if it becomes too dry.
6

Add salt and pepper to your liking and serve immediately.