Fava Beans

Fresh fava beans are best stored in their pods in the refrigerator. Shelled beans should be used quickly. Dried fava beans can be stored in a cool, dark place for a long time.

For fresh fava beans, you'll need to shell them and then blanch them to easily remove the outer skin from each individual bean.

They are delicious pureed into dips, added to stews and soups, or simply tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, and mint.

Frozen fava beans are already shelled and often blanched, making them a convenient option.

Garlic

Lemon

Mint

Parsley

Olive oil

Feta cheese

Pancetta

Onions

Forgetting to double-shell the fava beans: after removing them from the pod, the inner bean also has a tough skin that needs to be removed after blanching for the best texture.

Overcooking them, which can make them mushy.