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From EatingWell:  September/October 2014

This simple fava bean puree paired with cooked chicory, a bitter green in the same family as escarole, is seasoned solely with olive oil and salt—an easy appetizer or side dish for any Italian-theme meal. If you have a special olive oil in your pantry, this is the time to use it.

            6 servings                 |             Active Time: 20 minutes           |             Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces skinless dried fava beans (about 1 1/2 cups, see Tip)
• 1 small red potato, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon salt plus 2 teaspoons, divided
• 2 pounds chicory or curly endive (from 2 bunches), trimmed

Preparation

1. Place beans and potato in a medium saucepan; add water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is a thick, soupy consistency, about 1 hour.
2. Transfer the bean mixture to a blender. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; puree until smooth. Transfer to a platter (or bowl).
3. Put a large pot of water on to boil.
4. Wash chicory (or endive) in a large bowl of water to remove any grit. Stir the remaining 2 teaspoons salt into the boiling water, then add the greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, pressing to remove excess water.
5. Serve the greens with the fava bean  puree, drizzled with a little olive oil, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving :203 Calories;  3 g Fat;  1 g Sat;  2 g Mono;  0 mg Cholesterol;  33 g Carbohydrates;  13 g Protein;  16 g Fiber;  407 mg Sodium;  1105 mg Potassium

1 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Look for “peeled” or “skinless” dried fava beans near other dried beans in the international aisle at well-stocked supermarkets, in natural-foods stores or online from bobsredmill.com.