Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad

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Asparagus and Fava Bean Salad

 

1 cup fava beans, shelled but not skinned

6 medium-sized spears of asparagus, trimmed

1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1 tbsp. olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

 

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add the fava beans. Blanch for

about 3 to 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into a ice

water bath for about 30 seconds. Drain and set aside, while you do the same

with the asparagus.

Gently squeeze the fava beans out of their shells and into a bowl. Cut the

asparagus into short lengths and add to the fava beans. Add the salt, pepper

and olive oil. Mix. Just before serving, sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.

Makes 2 servings.