Mashed Favas (broad Beans) & Greens
At a Glance
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
- Stovetop
Dietary
- Vegan
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Mashed Favas (broad Beans) & Greens brings together 2 cups canned fava beans or 2 cups frozen fava beans, 3/4 lb kale or 3/4 lb mustard greens, your choice, 4 tablespoons olive oil in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 2 servings.
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Equipment
Pot, skillet, fork
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned fava beans or 2 cups frozen fava beans
- 3/4 lb kale or 3/4 lb mustard greens, your choice
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Instructions
Shuck the fresh beans, put in boiling water for apprx 10 minutes, dash with cold and remove outer membrane from each bean.
If using frozen check that they are already cooked, if not follow instructions.
Canned are ready as is, drained.
Coursely mash the fava beans.
I used a fork, you do not want to puree them just mash a bit.
If using Collards for the greens pre boil for 20 minutes, squeeze when cooked to get as much moisture out as possible, coarsely chop.
With other greens wash them and allow the water to cling to the leaves.
Coarsely chop.
Pour half the oil into a skillet using medium heat saute the chopped garlic, stir, cook until it starts to color, apprx 5 minutes.
Add Favas, stir& heat through.
Add greens, cover, allow the greens to wilt 3 minutes,and serve.
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