Lacinato Kale And Fava Beans

• 1 cup dried fava beans, the outer shell should have been removed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chives, minced
• 2 bunches lacinato kale, rinsed and cut into 1 inch strips
• good extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

1. Rinse the beans and then place them in a sauce pan. Add enough water to cover the beans by 3 inches.
2. Place the pot over high heat and let it come to a boil. After one minute remove the pot from the heat, cover it and let it sit for 2 hours.
3. Test a bean. It should be very tender. If it is not cook them longer over medium heat but be careful. The fava beans will fall apart easily if they are overcooked.
4. Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil add the kale. Let the water come back to a boil and cook the kale until tender. Depending on the age of the kale it could take anywhere from 3 to 8 minutes. Test a piece and see if it is tender to your liking.
5. Drain the kale and cool it down with cold water. Bunch the kale into a ball and squeeze out the excess water. Keep the kale in a ball and chop it again.
6. Toss the beans with olive oil, the herbs , salt and pepper. I like lots of pepper, then add the kale and toss again. Place on a platter and drizzle with more olive oil and season with a sprinkle of salt and more pepper. Serve.
7. Note: the salad can be done in advance keeping the seasoned beans and the kale separate in the fridge. Remove them from the fridge and let them come to room temperature then then toss them together and season them with the oil, salt and pepper.

fava beans, fresh thyme, chives, lacinato kale, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/9117-lacinato-kale-and-fava-beans (may not work)