Fava Beans Three Ways

(from Loon Song Notes)

1)  Steam them 5-7 minutes in the shell and then open and eat like edamame soy beans with salt.

2)  Shell them like shell peas, then steam the small beans on their own, to eat like peas (with butter!!).

3)  We have really liked them steamed longer (about 10 minutes) and then put in the blender with garlic and onion and salt and pepper (or other spices) to make a hummus-like dip.