Whipped Fresh Fava Bean Dip
 
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
  • 2 cups shelled fava beans*
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • Grilled bread and crudités, to serve
  • Garnish: fresh dill, fresh mint, chopped roasted salted pistachios, olive oil
Instructions
  1. In a medium stockpot, bring 4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat; add beans. Return to a boil, and cook until outer skin starts to loosen and beans float to the top, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Immediately transfer beans to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process; drain. Once cool enough to handle, using your thumbnail or the tip of a paring knife, make a small slit in pale, waxy outer skin (sheath) of each bean; gently squeeze bean to pop out bright green interior. Discard outer skins.
  2. In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse beans, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and peppers until smooth, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon water, if needed, to reach desired texture. Stir in dill and mint. Spoon into a serving bowl. Serve with bread and crudités. Garnish with dill, mint, pistachios, and oil, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/whipped-fresh-fava-bean-dip/