Fava Beans With Yogurt

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled
• 8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    242 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 21 grams protein; 3 milligrams cholesterol; 558 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Four servings

Preparation

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the fava beans and return to a boil. Lower heat slightly and simmer until tender, about 2 to 5 minutes. Drain and refresh under cold water; slip the skins off the beans.
2. Put the yogurt in a medium-size bowl and stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard powder, nutmeg, garlic, mint, pepper and salt. Stir in the beans. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

15 minutes