Ingredient
Flavor: Herbaceous, nutty; tender early skins.
Type
vegetable
Peak Months
May
Season Window
May → Jun
Herbaceous, nutty; tender early skins.
Blanch, peel, dress with lemon/olive oil; mash on toast.
Refrigerate; use within 3-4 days.
Phase: Off
Peak: May
A Mexican-inspired soup made with dried fava beans, simmered with onions, jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro, with the option to add nopales (cactus pads).
A guide on how to prepare fava beans, including cooking, soaking, peeling, and freezing techniques, for use in recipes.
This one-pot pasta dish features fresh fava beans, pecorino cheese, and ricotta in a simple yet flavorful preparation.
A fava bean dish that showcases the freshness and bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest, suitable for a high-end restaurant menu.
A spring-inspired side dish featuring fresh sautéed fava beans, shallots, mint, and lemon.
This simple Italian dish features fresh fava beans and juicy tomatoes, with a focus on showcasing the natural flavors of the ingredients.
A fresh, flavorful salad featuring fava beans, cilantro, and lemon as the main ingredients, with a simple preparation method.
A simple, fresh preparation of sautéed fava beans with garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
This classic Sicilian pasta dish features fresh, seasonal fava beans cooked in olive oil with onion, garlic, and chicken stock, tossed with fresh pasta.
This simple recipe features fresh fava beans sautéed with dill, garlic, and lemon - a light and vibrant Pacific Northwest spring dish.
A classic Italian dish featuring fava beans and leafy greens, prepared with simple techniques.
This recipe collection features fresh fava beans, a spring ingredient, prepared in a variety of ways like grilled whole, mashed on toast, and stuffed into seasonal ravioli.
