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Sauteed Spinach And Fava Beans Recipe

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Ingredients

roasted red peppers (optional) .
2 tsps olive oil .
10 oz prewashed ready-to-eat spinach .
bouquet garni (available in some markets or mix 3 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme) .
1/2 tsp salt .
1 (15 oz) can fava beans, drained & rinsed .
4 olives (optional) .
1/8 tomato, wedge (optional) .
4 garlic cloves, minced .
1 pinch cayenne .
salt .
1/8 lemon (optional) or lime wedge (optional)

Directions

Step #1 Place beans in medium pot.
Step #2 Add water to cover beans & bring to boil.
Step #3 Add bouquet garni & cover, leaving lid slightly ajar.
Step #4 Simmer 30 mins.
Step #5 Drain beans & discard bouquet garni.
Step #6 Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat the olive oil over med-heat/flame.
Step #7 Add garlic & cook, until it turns golden, stirring, about 5 mins (important - do not let garlic burn).
Step #8 Remove garlic with slotted spoon & set aside.
Step #9 Add cayenne & then stir in the spinach, cover & let cook about 1 min, until wilted.
Step #10 Spice up with salt.
Step #11 Mound spinach onto large serving plate, top this with beans & sprinkle with browned garlic.
Step #12 Add garnishes if desired.
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