Broad beans with mint

Name: Broad beans with mint
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Fava beans to shell 2.2 lbs; Smoked pancetta 7 oz; Onions 1/2; Mint 3 tbsp; Parsley 0.7 oz; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Vegetable broth 1.1 cups; White wine 3.5 oz

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298

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 298
Carbohydrates g 3.3
of which sugars g 0.9
Protein g 11.7
Fats g 24.7
of which saturated fat g 5.86
Fiber g 3.6
Cholesterol mg 33
Sodium mg 1120

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

So, have you ever tried Fave alla menta? It’s this awesome dish from Lazio that really captures how fresh and simple Italian food can be. Thing is, it’s all about those fava beans with mint—honestly, they taste way more amazing than you’d expect. In central Italy, you’ll see folks making this when fava beans are just tender. The combo of soft green beans and mint? Seriously special. And the pancetta? Adds some crispy, salty bites that make it super fun to eat.

Plus, it works great as a fava bean side dish with grilled meat, or as a fast pasta topper. Just toss with a splash of pasta water. I mean, it just soaks up that herby goodness, you know?

In Lazio, when spring hits, everyone’s digging into this a few times a season. You’ll see those bright green fava beans at the markets, and people chat about how sweet and moist they are. The mint? It gives a cool, fresh vibe, slicing through that pancetta richness.

Honestly, this is one of those traditional Italian side dish recipes where you don’t need anything fancy—just good veggies and a classic trick like adding a bit of cooking water to bring it all together. The result is tangy and light—pretty much goes with anything. Folks in Lazio say it’s best right off the stove when the beans are still golden and warm.

If you’re into Italian fava bean recipes or just need an easy fava bean recipe for spring, you gotta try this. It’s one of those simple dishes that makes you really, really grateful for fresh veggies and a hint of mint. For sure, it’s a fab way to celebrate the season’s flavors and enjoy Lazio’s culinary goodness. Which is great. You’ll love it.

INGREDIENTS: Fava beans 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - to shell; Smoked pancetta 7 oz (200 g); Onions - 1/2; Mint 3 tbsp (15 g); Parsley 0.7 oz (20 g); Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Vegetable broth 1.1 cups (250 ml); White wine 3.5 oz (100 ml)

Preparation

How to prepare Broad beans with mint

To prepare the minted broad beans, start by washing the beans, then shell them from their pod 1, split them by making a cut on the side of the eye and squeezing to release the seed 2 and set them aside.

Finely chop the parsley 4 and the onion 5. Take a large pan, heat two tablespoons of oil and then add the diced bacon 6,

the onion 7, the parsley 8, and the mint leaves 9. Sauté everything for a few minutes until the onion is wilted.

Then add the broad beans 10, deglaze with the white wine, add salt and pepper, and cook for about twenty minutes, occasionally adding the vegetable broth 11. The cooking time may vary depending on how large and tender the beans are. Once cooked 12, serve the beans hot, garnished with a few fresh mint leaves.

Tip

Alternatively, you can vary the preparation process by avoiding the sautéing: stew the beans and the herbs in a pot with the vegetable broth until the beans are well cooked.

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Broad beans with mint

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Broad beans with mint

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