Chicory with Broad Bean mash

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It’s the best time of year to harvest those gorgeous pods of giant fava beans. My father-in-law has already had a bumper crop this Spring, but I think he loves growing them more than he enjoys eating them which explains why my freezer is usually full of fava beans months after harvest!!..

(Serve 6)

1.5 Kg fresh organic fava/broad beans, shelled
extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
1 kg fresh organic chicory, rinsed well and chopped into 2 inch pieces

Bring 1L of salted water to a boil and add the fava beans.

Boil until tender, and remove from heat.

Meanwhile, bring another 1L of salted water to a boil, add the chicory and cook for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and drain thoroughly.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the fava beans.

Adjust seasoning.

Mash beans with a wooden spoon or whizz in a food processor, until you get a coarse puree.

Place in a bowl and add a bunch of chicory.

Season with oil and more salt, if necessary.

Serve with grilled fish or lamb.