Fava Beans are in!

by georgetown, May 19, 2009 | Permalink

Fresh Fava beans are here! Grab them while you can. Here today and gone tomorrow. Choose them tender and green.

Trim the ends and “zip” off the filament that runs the length of the pod. Break them into thirds. When Favas are young and tender, you can eat the pods too. Wash them and set aside. Chop some onion and sauté until translucent, add the Fava beans and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Add a little water (or white wine) and cover, let simmer on low heat until cooked. Add crushed garlic, tons of chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Eat with whole wheat Pita bread or over rice.

They are high in protein, iron, and fiber. A good source of C, A, and potassium. An dfinally great source of dopamine, you know , that wonderful amino acid that is a neurotransmitter in the brain, great for memory, energy, and drive. Keeps you young? …at least for a little while longer.

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