Bulgar Pilaf With Fava Beans (Hl) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb Fava beans
• 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Butter
• 3 med Onions
• halved and thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 c. Lamb stock or possibly chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or possibly 1/2 Tbsp. dry
• 1 Tbsp. Minced chives
• mixed with
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh mint
• 1 c. Minced cooked lean lamb
• optional Kosher salt and freshly grnd pepper

Instructions

1. Remove beans from their pods and put shelled beans in a qt of boiling, salted water for 1 minute.
2. Drain and run under cold water.
3. When cooked, remove beans from their inner shells by tearing off a small piece from the rounded end with your fingernail.
4. Squirt the beans out by pinching the opposite ends.
5. Meanwhile, put oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
6. Add in onions and cover.
7. Cook, stirring periodically, about 20 min, uncovering for the last 5 min, till lightly browned.
8. Set aside.
9. Bring stock to a boil in a large saucepan and add in Bulgar.
10. Bring to a boil again, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
11. Cook about 8-10 min.
12. Add in beans, lamb, thyme, salt and pepper.
13. Stir and cook 3-5 min more.
14. Remove from heat and let steam 10 min.
15. Fluff with a fork and pour onto platter.
16. Top with onions, chives and mint.
17. Yield: 4 main dishes or possibly 6 side dishes
18. without lamb