Stewed Baby Artichokes with Fava Beans

• 1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus a lemon half for rubbing the cut artichokes
• 2 1/4 pounds (about 24) baby artichokes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
3. Add the fava beans; blanch 30 seconds.
4. Remove from water; place in the ice bath until cool.
5. Peel the outer skin from the beans; set aside.
6. Place 4 cups water in a large bowl; add the lemon juice; set aside.
7. Remove the tough outer leaves from the artichokes; cut 1 inch from the tip of each artichoke.
8. Trim and peel the stem of each; rub all over with the lemon half.
9. Place in the lemon water.
10. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
11. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
12. Add the artichokes, 1 cup lemon water, thyme, and parsley; bring to a simmer.
13. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover; simmer until the artichokes are tender, about 14 minutes.
14. Add the fava beans.
15. Cook until the beans are tender, about 3 minutes more.
16. Serve hot or at room temperature.
17. (Per serving)
18. Calories: 197
19. Fat: 3g
20. Cholesterol: 0mg
21. Carbohydrate: 39g
22. Sodium: 544mg
23. Protein: 15g
24. Fiber: 9g

fava beans, water, lemon juice, artichokes, olive oil, shallot, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper, thyme, parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stewed-baby-artichokes-with-fava-beans-392822 (may not work)