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Ncapriata di Fave (Fava Bean Puree with Greens)

Make Ncapriata di Fave (Fava Bean Puree with Greens) at home with Dried Fava Beans Soaked, Salt, Fruity Olive Oil, and Water. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 8 oz
• 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1/3 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Drain the beans & slip them outr of their skins.

2. 2

   If the skins cling too tightly, boil them for 5 to 10 minutes & then skin.

3. 3

   Put peeled beans in a pot with celery & onion.

4. 4

   Add just enough water to cover & bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Add the 2 ts salt, cover & cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the beans are very soft.

6. 6

   Add more water if necessary.

7. 7

   Drain & place in a processor with the 2 tb olive oil.

8. 8

   Clean the broccoli rabe by peeling off any thick skin covering the larger stems & cut into 2 ″ pieces. Rinse the greens well.

9. 9

   Bring the water to a boil, add the greens & 1 tb salt, cover & cook until the greens are soft but not mushy, 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Drain.

11. 11

    Warm the 3 tb olive oil in a skillet & slowly saute the garlic just enough until it is golden brown & soft.

12. 12

    Do not let it brown.

13. 13

    Add the greens & swilr them around in well flavoured oil.

14. 14

    Serve on a platter, spooning the garlic infused greens over the favas.