Fave Bean & Leek Puree
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Recipe type: Dips & Spreads
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs fresh fava beans (still in the pod)
  • 1 c leeks, cleaned and sliced
  • ½ t plus 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch of salt plus ¼ t salt
  • 1 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T water
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. To prepare fava beans, twist the stem end of the pod, and release the 'string' that will unzip down the side of the pod, opening to reveal the beans inside. Pluck out each of the beans. (Each pod contains 4-6 beans). Discard or compost pods. Place beans in a steamer basket and steam until tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. When cool enough to handle, slide beans out of their coating. and transfer to the food processor.
  2. To remove skins from the individual beans, dig your fingernail gently into the skin of a bean to make a small hole. Then, lightly squeeze until the bean slides out. You can discard the skins as they are not edible. Transfer skinned beans to the food processor.
  3. In a small saute pan, heat ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Add leeks and a pinch of salt and saute for about five minutes or until soft and translucent. (I cook mine a little longer because I prefer the flavor when slightly browned). Add to the food processor.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon of salt, lemon juice and water to the food processor and blend until smooth. Add freshly ground pepper and give it a final pulse or two. Transfer to a bowl and let sit about an hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe by Prepgreen at https://www.prepgreen.com/fava-bean-leek-spread/