Lemon Garlic Fava Beans & Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pc small red onion cut into thin half moons
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced in half
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon
- Lots of fresh black pepper
- 3 cups cooked fava beans (or two 15 oz cans, rinsed and drained)
- Optional: Slivered green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a large pan over medium heat. Saute onion in oil with a pinch of salt for 5 to 7 minutes, until slightly browned. Add garlic and thyme, and saute one minute. Add mushrooms and cook to release moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Add bread crumbs, toss to coat everything and toast crumbs for 3 to 5 minutes. Add veg broth, black pepper, salt, lemon zest and juice and fava beans. Bring to a boil. Let reduce and thicken, 7 minutes or so. Taste for salt and seasoning and serve, topped with green onions.
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