Fava Beans with Red Onion and Mint

This vibrant and fresh warm salad is perfect for summer!

Thank you to Epicurious for this recipe.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups peeled shelled fresh fava beans (2 1/2 pounds in pod)
• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 medium red onions, chopped
• Fine sea salt
• Generous handful of mint, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. Cook fava beans with 1 teaspoon oil in boiling unsalted water until tender, 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
2. Cook onions in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring, until just crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add beans and cook until just heated through, then season with sea salt and pepper. Toss in mint. Serve immediately.