| Ingredients: |  |
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1
red onion, thinly sliced |
|
12
oz. fava beans in pods |
|
2/3
cup plain lowfat yogurt |
|
1
teaspoon fresh mint, chopped |
|
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1/2
cucumber, peeled and sliced
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| Directions: |
| |
| 1. |
To
reduce pungency of onions, rinse slices briefly under running cold water and drain
well. |
| 2. |
Shell
the favas and discard the pods. |
| 3. |
In
a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil and boil fava beans for 8 minutes
or until tender. |
| 4. |
Drain
beans and rinse under cold water. Pierce the favas and squeeze them out of their
outer white skins. |
| 5. |
In
a small bowl, combine yogurt, mint, garlic and cucumber. Add beans and onion and
toss until well-coated then serve. |
