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# :onion: Fresh Fava Beans with Mint & Scallions

![Fresh Fava Beans with Mint and Scallions][1]{ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 4 | 11 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :onion: 1 small bunch scallions
- :olive: 4 Tbsp olive oil
- :canned_food: 2 cups cooked fava beans
- :droplet:1 cup water
- :herb: 0.5 cup chopped mint
- :salt: some salt
- :salt: some pepper
- :leafy_green: some fennel

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 large pot

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

In a large pot, sauté scallions in 2 Tbsp of olive oil for 1 minute, until wilted.

### Step 2

Add fava beans and water. Stir to combine. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the fava beans are soft. Drain the fava
beans and scallions and return to pot.

### Step 3

Immediately add chopped mint and remaining olive oil to the warm beans and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste before
serving.

### Step 4

Serve with fennel and [sun-dried tomato sauté][2].

## :link: Source

- The Blue Zones Kitchen

[1]: <../assets/images/fresh-fava-beans-with-mint-and-scallions.jpg>
[2]: <./cabbage-and-sun-dried-tomato-sauté.md>