Tuesday
Jun282011
My Fava-rite Beans!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 4:00AM 
Even in their dried and canned forms, favas are, in my opinion, the most underutilized of beans. But the real treat is a fresh fava. I found them at the market on Saturday morning and there went my weekend, but it was so worth it!
My first restaurant job was at a Tuscan establishment just outside of Boston known for its ciccheti, the Italian version of small plates. One of their most beloved seasonal offerings was a simple salad of creamy favas and sharp pecorino cheese, both ingredients nutty and toothsome.