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🍽️ Fresh Fava Beans with Celery and Lemon

185 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Let the frozen fava beans thaw.
  2. 2. Pour boiling water over the beans in a bowl.
  3. 3. Let the beans steep in the hot water for a short time.
  4. 4. Drain the beans in a colander.
  5. 5. Rinse the beans under cold water.
  6. 6. Carefully remove the green bean kernels from their pale skins.
  7. 7. Peel the onions.
  8. 8. Dice the onions into very small cubes.
  9. 9. Peel the garlic cloves.
  10. 10. Finely chop the garlic.
  11. 11. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
  12. 12. Add the onions and garlic to the hot pan.
  13. 13. Sauté the vegetables over medium heat.
  14. 14. Stir frequently.
  15. 15. Cook for two to three minutes until translucent.
  16. 16. Add the prepared fava beans to the pan.
  17. 17. Pour in five tablespoons of water.
  18. 18. Cover the pan with a lid.
  19. 19. Cook the beans over medium heat for three to four minutes.
  20. 20. Remove the fava beans from the pan.
  21. 21. Place the beans in a separate bowl.
  22. 22. Wash the celery stalks thoroughly.
  23. 23. Remove the stringy fibers from the celery.
  24. 24. Set aside the green celery leaves.
  25. 25. Slice the celery into very thin slices.
  26. 26. Add the celery slices to the bowl with the beans.
  27. 27. Shave thin slices of Parmesan cheese using a peeler.
  28. 28. Squeeze the lemon directly over the vegetables.
  29. 29. Add the Parmesan slices to the vegetable mix.
  30. 30. Add the remaining olive oil.
  31. 31. Season the mixture generously with salt.
  32. 32. Season the mixture generously with pepper.
  33. 33. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  34. 34. Let the marinade sit for fifteen to twenty minutes.
  35. 35. Wash the saved celery leaves.
  36. 36. Shake the leaves dry.
  37. 37. Chop the celery leaves coarsely.
  38. 38. Fold the celery leaves into the bean and celery mixture.
  39. 39. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  40. 40. Serve the dish.

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