Sautéed Fava Beans, Asparagus, and Leek

Name: Sautéed Fava Beans, Asparagus, and Leek
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 , leek, white and light green parts only, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly (1½ cups); 1 pound, asparagus, trimmed and cut on bias into 1-inch lengths; ½ teaspoon, table salt; ⅛ teaspoon, pepper; 2¼ cups blanched and peeled, fava beans; 1 teaspoon, grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley; , Lemon wedges

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2023

Side Dishes

Vegetables

Beans

It takes some work to get to the good part of fava beans, but these luxuriously creamy, protein-rich nuggets are worth it.

SERVES6

TIME25 minutes

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Quickly sautéing fava beans with other hyperseasonal produce—asparagus, leeks, and fresh herbs—makes for a vibrant, ultraspringy side dish. Blanching and shocking the beans made it easy to remove their waxy sheath without compromising their...

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