Fava Beans with Garlic

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The Mayo Clinic
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 2 lb fava (broad) beans, shelled (about 2 cups)
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * ¼ cup minced yellow onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ½ cup vegetable stock, chicken stock or broth
 * ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 * 1 tsp chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

Directions

 * 1) Bring a large saucepan ¾ full of water to a boil.
 * 2) Add the fava beans and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and cook for 2 minutes.
 * 3) Drain and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking.
 * 4) To remove the skins, pinch each bean on the side opposite where it was attached to the pod; the bean should slip easily from the skin.
 * 5) Remove and discard the outer skins.
 * 6) Set the beans aside.
 * 7) In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
 * 8) Add the onion and saute until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
 * 9) Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds; don't let the garlic brown.
 * 10) Add the fava beans and stock and bring to a boil.
 * 11) Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, shaking the pan gently from time to time, until the beans are tender, about 15 minutes.
 * 12) Season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and the pepper.
 * 13) Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.

Nutritional information
Per Serving:
 * 130 Calories | 3g Monounsaturated fat | 7g Protein | 0mg Cholesterol | 18g Carbs | 5g Fiber | 293mg Sodium | 4g Total fat | <1g Saturated fat
 * Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings: 1 Protein and dairy | 1 Fats
 * Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges: 1 Starches | 1 Meat and meat substitutes | 1 Fats
 * Dash Eating Plan Servings: 1 Nuts, seeds and dry beans | 1 Fats and oils