Ingredients

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup finely diced pancetta or prosciutto

¼ cup diced white onion

1 small garlic clove, minced

3 to 4 pounds fava beans, shelled but not peeled

1 cup unsalted chicken stock or water

Sea salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves

Rustic country bread, for serving

Preparation

What To Do

  1. In a saucepan set over low heat, cook oil and pancetta until fat starts to render out of pancetta, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until onions soften, about 10 minutes. Add beans and stir to coat. Add stock, bring to a simmer and add salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium and cook until beans are tender, 15-20 minutes.

  2. Stir in herbs. Pour beans and liquid into a serving dish. Serve immediately, with slices of rustic bread.