Fava Beans with Garlic

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: The Mayo Clinic
* Serves 4
== Ingredients ==
* 2 lb fava (broad) beans, shelled (about 2 cups)
* ½ tsp salt
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* ¼ cup minced yellow onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* ½ cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tsp chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
== Directions ==
# Bring a large saucepan ¾ full of water to a boil.
# Add the fava beans and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and cook for 2 minutes.
# Drain and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking.
# To remove the skins, pinch each bean on the side opposite where it was attached to the pod; the bean should slip easily from the skin.
# Remove and discard the outer skins.
# Set the beans aside.
# In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
# Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
# Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds; don't let the garlic brown.
# Add the fava beans and stock and bring to a boil.
# Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, shaking the pan gently from time to time, until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
# Season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and the pepper.
# Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.
== Notes ==
Dietitian's tip: Once removed from the pods, fava beans are blanched to remove their thin but tough outer skins. This simple recipe lets
their flavor shine.
High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving 
Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving 
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving:
* 130 Calories | 3g Monounsaturated fat | 7g Protein | 0mg Cholesterol | 18g Carbs | 5g Fiber | 293mg Sodium | 4g Total fat | <1g Saturated fat
* Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings: 1 Protein and dairy | 1 Fats	
* Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges: 1 Starches | 1 Meat and meat substitutes | 1 Fats
* Dash Eating Plan Servings: 1 Nuts, seeds and dry beans | 1 Fats and oils
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