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Yumbini is the perfect base for any type of vegetable for a nutritious quick meal.
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Fresh Fava Beans with Cowboy BBQ (Seasonal series)

Fava beans are easy and satisfying to grow yourself. Plus they enrich the soil! In Northern California, I planted mine in December and they are ready for eating in May. Just boil and squeeze out of the skins. Delicious!
Prep Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Cowboy BBQ, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 3.5oz pkg Yumbini Cowboy BBQ Pinto Beans and Rice prepared according to package directions
  • 2 large handfuls Fresh Fava Beans

Instructions

  • Prepare the Yumbini Cowboy BBQ Pinto Beans and Rice with 3/4 cup water according to package directions. Set aside to cool
  • Remove fava beans from pods.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add fava beans and boil 2-3 minutes until skin on beans starts to split.
  • Drain beans in a colander and rinse with cold water
  • Squeeze beans out of their skins onto your Yumbini. (Hint if the skin has not split, make a tiny bite with your teeth.) Enjoy the wonderful flavor and color contrast!
  • Call someone you care about and say "hi".

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