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Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad
Serves 2

This recipe combines the best of the spring season. Working with fava beans is a little labour intensive, but the flavour is quite rewarding.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fava beans, shelled but not skinned
  • 6 medium-sized spears of asparagus, trimmed
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add the fava beans. Blanch for about 3-4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into a ice water bath for about 30 seconds. Drain and set aside, while you do the same with the asparagus.

Gently squeeze the fava beans out of their shells and into a bowl. Cut the asparagus into short lengths and add to the fava beans. Add the salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix. Just before serving, sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.