Persian Fava Beans
Fava beans recipe, Persian style. This is a tasty appetizer or snack that's so easy to make and is flavored with spices and vinegar. Try it while fresh fava beans are still in season. You can also use frozen or dry beans.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 55 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb fresh fava beans
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp Persian hogweed ((Angelica))
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp sumac
Instructions
- 1
Wash the fava bean pods and place them in a large pot. Fill the pot with water until it covers the beans. Place it over high heat and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and cover with a lid. Simmer the beans for about 40 minutes. Take one of the beans out of the pod, peel it and taste it to see if it's tender and cooked.
- 3
Add the vinegar, 1 tsp Persian hogweed and salt to the simmering pot. Cover and cook on medium for another 15 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the beans to a platter and top with the remaining Persian hogweed, dried mint, Aleppo pepper and sumac. Pour some of the vinegar and water mixture over the fava beans if desired.
- 5
To serve, take the beans out of the pod, carefully peel them with your fingers and enjoy.