Warm Fava Bean Salad with Basil and Pancetta
For a vegetarian version, this salad is great without the pancetta
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp . olive oil
- 3 oz . pancetta , chopped into bits
- 3 cups fava beans , shelled, blanched, and peeled (see above for method)
- A generous handful of basil , minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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In a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, stirring often.
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Before the oil starts to smoke, add the blanched fava beans and cook briefly, to heat them through, stirring frequently so they don't brown.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the mint and salt to taste. Serve immediately
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