Fava Beans with Pancetta and Lemon
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb. fava beans, shelled
- 2 thin slices pancetta, chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced lemon zest
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil over high heat. Add the fava beans and cook for 3 minutes. Drain the beans. When cool enough to handle, split the translucent skin covering each bean and pop the bean free of the skin. Set the beans aside.In a heavy fry pan over medium heat, sauté the pancetta until crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the carrot and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the fava beans, lemon zest and sage, mixing well. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve hot.
