How to Shell Fava Beans

By Molly Watson, About.com Guide

Plunge blanched fava beans into ice water and let sit until completely cool, 3 to 5 minutes. This stops the cooking from the blanching and makes them easier to peel.

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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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