Fresh Fava Beans with Pecorino Cheese

• 4 pounds fresh, young unshelled fava beans
• 1 pound young, fresh sheep's milk cheese, such as pecorino dolce, pecorino, or fresh ricotta
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh lemon wedges
• Fresh ground pepper and coarse sea salt
• Italian bread with a good crust, such as ciabatta

1. Shell the favas and discard pods.
2. Drop beans into boiling salted water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water.
4. Drain again and remove tough outer skin from each bean.
5. Place beans in a bowl.
6. Serve with slices of good fresh cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, 1 to 2 drops of lemon juice, freshly ground pepper and a few grains of salt along with a slice of good crusty peasant bread.

beans, young, extra virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, fresh ground pepper, italian bread

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fresh-fava-beans-with-pecorino-cheese-recipe.html (may not work)