How to Cook Fresh Fava Beans Simple and Yummy

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while maintaining a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are often cheaper and have a longer shelf life.

Wash the fava beans by adding water and rubbing them, then put them in a strainer.

Turn on the stove and add 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil (or extra virgin olive oil) to a pan.

Add the diced onions to the pan and sprinkle a little salt on top.

Stir the onions, cover the pan, and cook on medium heat until the onions are translucent.

Clean the fava beans by cutting the top and removing the veins from the sides.

Cut the fava beans into pieces about the size of green beans.

After 20 minutes, check the onions; they should be browned.

Add the fava beans to the pan with the onions and mix well.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of Himalayan salt and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in 3/4 cup of hot water and mix everything together.

Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for about 25-30 minutes until the fava beans are soft.

After 20 minutes, check the fava beans for texture and salt, adjusting as necessary.

After 30-35 minutes, when the fava beans are done, smash the garlic and add it to the pan.

Mix in the garlic and cover, cooking for another 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the fresh cilantro and turn off the heat.

Plate the dish and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

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