Fava Bean Puree

By adrienne30343

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried fava beans
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 1/2 T capers (preferably salted and rinsed)
• 5 small arugula leaves

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1.) Soak fava beans overnight in cold water, covering them with at least 3 inches of water. (Or to save time, do a "fast soak": Put beans in a pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat after 1 minute and let soak for an hour.)

2.) Drain beans and peel off outer brownish shell from each. Put shelled beans in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.

3.) When beans have cooled completely, puree them in a food processor with garlic and olive oil until smooth and light, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (The puree can be covered and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

4.) To serve, scoop puree into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and top with capers and arugula; have freshly grilled or warmed pita bread on the side.