Succotash with fava beans
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Yield 4 side servings
Ingredients
- 1 T grapeseed oil
- 1 lb. fava beans (shelled, skins removed)
- 3 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lg shallot, diced
- 3 T chopped fresh chives
- 2 T. chopped fresh basil
- 1 T chopped fresh thyme
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck the fava beans and remove their skins. Set aside.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and add the shallot.
- When the shallot is fragrant and becoming translucent, add the fresh corn and salt to the skillet.
- Cover and cook for five minutes.
- Turn the heat to medium low. Add the tomatoes and fava beans, stirring to combine.
- Cook five more minutes, stirring gently.
- Turn off the heat and add the herbs and pepper.
Notes
This dish is good served at any temperature. If you're serving other hot food, consider serving it cold for a nice counter balance.
Recipe by Eat Like a Yogi at https://eatlikeayogi.com/succotash-fava-beans/