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Fava Beans with Lemon Garlic Dressing

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Fava Beans Large bunch, about 3lbs
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Clove Garlic Minced or Pressed
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 Each Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1 Each Parmesean or Pecorino Shaved, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Remove fava beans from their pods 
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fava beans for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the beans and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Peel skin off each pod.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. 
  • Pour dressing over the beans, garnish with cheese and enjoy immediately!