Fresh Fava Bean Purée

Ingredients

• •1 kg fresh shelled fava beans
• •1.5 small cups extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 large onion
• •1/2 small cup lemon juice
• •3 tsp sugar
• •1/2 bunch dill
• •Salt

Preparation

1. 1

   Peel the inner skins of the fresh favas. Wash and put in a pot.

2. 2

   Add the quartered onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, half the dill and 3 cups of water. Cook over medium heat until the favas soften.

3. 3

   Once cooked, pass through a sieve or purée in a blender.

4. 4

   Put the purée in a deep bowl and chill 1-2 hours.

5. 5

   Invert onto a serving plate, sprinkle with chopped dill and serve.