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Stewed Baby Artichokes with Fava Beans

Frozen lima beans may be substituted for fava beans; start with the second step.

Cooks' Note

Frozen lima beans may be substituted for fava beans; start with the second step.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled
4 cups water
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus a lemon half for rubbing the cut artichokes
2 1/4 pounds (about 24) baby artichokes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans; blanch 30 seconds. Remove from water; place in the ice bath until cool. Peel the outer skin from the beans; set aside.

    Step 2

    Place 4 cups water in a large bowl; add the lemon juice; set aside. Remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes; cut 1 inch from the tip of each artichoke. Trim and peel the stem of each; rub all over with the lemon half. Place in the lemon water.

    Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the artichokes, 1 cup lemon water, thyme, and parsley; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover; simmer until the artichokes are tender, about 14 minutes.

    Step 4

    Add the fava beans. Cook until the beans are tender, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature.

  2. FIT TO EAT RECIPE

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 197

    Step 7

    Fat: 3g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 39g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 544mg

    Step 11

    Protein: 15g

    Step 12

    Fiber: 9g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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