Fava Beans With Honey Lime And Thyme Food

STEAMED FAVA BEANS WITH THYME

Steps:

• Remove the pods from the fava beans. If you like, peel their skins.
• Put beans in top of a steamer and sprinkle them with thyme. Cook them until they are tender (this depends on their size and whether they are peeled, but it shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes).
• Put the beans in a warm serving bowl, add the butter, salt and pepper and toss them. Serve immediately.

FOUL MUDAMMAS (EGYPTIAN FAVA BEANS)

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
• In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
• Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
• Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.

FAVA BEANS WITH HONEY, LIME AND THYME

Steps:

• Shell beans from pods. Bring 3 quarts of well-salted water to a boil, add beans and blanch them for 2 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes. This loosens coats from large beans. Remove coats.
• In a small saucepan put honey and heat for about 30 seconds. Add thyme and lime juice. Whisk in butter and simmer for a few seconds, then add beans. Reheat beans in sauce and serve.