How to Shell Fava Beans

By Molly Watson, About.com Guide

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add enough salt so the water tastes as salty as the sea (this will help the beans stay green). Add fava beans, cook 1 minute, and drain.

Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water.

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• Start With Fresh, Clean Pods
• Snap Off End of Fava Pod
• String Fava Pod
• Remove Beans From Pod
• Blanch Fava Beans
• Put Favas Into an Ice Bath
• Shell Fava Beans Again
• Push Fava Beans Out of Shell
• Fully Shelled Fava Beans

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