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Warm Fava Bean Salad with Basil and Pancetta
For a vegetarian version, this salad is great without the pancetta
Author Adapted from www.culinate.com
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3
Tbsp
. olive oil
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3
oz
. pancetta
, chopped into bits
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3
cups
fava beans
, shelled, blanched, and peeled (see above for method)
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A generous handful of basil
, minced
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Salt to taste
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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