Fresh Fava Beans with Pecorino Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 pounds fresh, young unshelled fava beans |
1 pound young, fresh sheep's milk cheese, such as pecorino dolce, pecorino, or fresh ricotta |
extra virgin olive oil |
fresh lemon wedges |
fresh ground pepper and coarse sea salt |
italian bread with a good crust, such as ciabatta |
Directions:
1. Shell the favas and discard pods. Drop beans into boiling salted water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain again and remove tough outer skin from each bean. Place beans in a bowl.
2. Serve with slices of good fresh cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, 1 to 2 drops of lemon juice, freshly ground pepper and a few grains of salt along with a slice of good crusty peasant bread.
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