Sauteed Mediterranean Green Fava Beans by Dede's Mediterranean Kitchen!!! DedeMed

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option with a neutral flavor.

Chop fresh fava beans into slivers using a sharp knife.

Heat a pot or skillet until warm.

Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to the heated pan.

Add roughly chopped onions to the pan and stir.

Season the onions with a little salt and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly brown.

Add the chopped fava beans to the pan and stir.

Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes until the fava beans are tender.

Add more salt and a little more olive oil to the fava beans and stir.

Add minced garlic to the fava beans and spread it around evenly.

Add freshly chopped cilantro to the mixture and toss it around.

Cook uncovered for about another 5 minutes until done.

Transfer the sautéed fava beans to a serving dish.

Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice on top and additional lemon on the side.

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