Fava Beans with Red Onion and Mint (Fave con Cipolla Rossa e Menta )
A fresh and vibrant Italian dish combining tender fava beans with crisp-tender red onions and aromatic mint. This simple yet elegant side dish showcases the natural sweetness of fava beans complemented by the sharp bite of red onion.
4 servings
14 min
Ingredients
- •3 cups peeled shelled fresh fava beans
- •1 teaspoon olive oil
- •2 medium red onions
- •1 to taste fine sea salt
- •½ cup mint
- •½ cup mint
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook fava beans with 1 teaspoon oil in boiling unsalted water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
8 min
- 2.
Cook onions in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add beans and cook until just heated through, then season with sea salt and pepper. Toss in mint. Serve immediately.
6 min
