Fava Beans with Pecorino Cheese Recipe
This simple and fresh Fava Beans with Pecorino Cheese recipe features tender fava beans tossed with olive oil, fresh parsley, and topped with shaved pecorino, served on a bed of baby greens for a light and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds Unshelled, Fresh Fava Beans
- 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
- 1 oz. Pecorino Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- Baby Greens
Instructions
- Shell the fava beans from their pods. Shell the fava beans from their pods.
- Blanch the beans. Blanch in a pot of boiling water for 4-5 minutes, drain and place in a ice water bath.
- Remove outer shell. Remove the tough outer shell on the beans. (The easiest way to do this is to cut a slit along one side and gently squeeze the bean out of it’s shell.)
- Prepare plates. Prepare your plates by arranging a small nest of baby greens.
- Arrange beans and drizzle oil. Arrange the fava on top of the greens, then drizzle with the olive oil.
- Season. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle on the chopped parsley.
- Add cheese and serve. Shave the Pecorino on top of the prepared beans and serve.
Notes
Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/fava-beans-with-pecorino-cheese-recipe/