Marinated Fava Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds fava beans
• 2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Set a pot of salted water over high heat and bring it to a boil. As it heats, take the fava beans out of their long pods. When the water is boiling, drop in the beans and cook them for about 3 minutes, until they turn vivid green and are barely tender. Drain them, rinse right away with cold water, then slip the bright green beans from their skins and put them aside.
2. In a pint jar, add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, rosemary sprigs, salt, and pepper. Screw on the lid and shake the jar until the vinaigrette comes together.
3. Add the prepared fava beans to the jar with the vinaigrette. Put the lid back on and shake gently to coat the beans.
4. Leave the beans to marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving. Store the marinated fava beans in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.