A favorite famous fava recipe from Rand of One Leaf Farm!
"Often people stay away from Fava beans because they've been told that the beans must be shelled out of the pods, and then each bean peeled out of it's skin in order to make it edible, but its just not true! The whole thing is edible, a lot of the bean's flavor is in the pod and peel. These beans can then be served as a side, added to a salad, or mixed with rice or pasta to make a meal!"
-Shell beans from pods and rinse. No need to peel the beans, their outer membrane is where the flavor is.
-In a non-stick pan heat equal parts olive oil and butter on medium-high heat, just enough oil to coat the beans and not fry them.
-Toss loose beans in the oil, occasionally stirring. Add a pinch of salt to the sautéing beans, cover with a lid and turn the heat on low. Let it simmer in it's own juices for 5-10 minutes until beans are tender.
-Transfer the beans to a bowl and toss with minced dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste.