La Frittedda Smothered Artichokes, Fava Beans, and Peas with Fennel

A Sicilian celebration of spring. Young artichokes, fava beans, and peas braised with wild fennel. A heavenly combination.

La Frittedda Smothered Artichokes, Fava Beans, and Peas with Fennel

A Sicilian celebration of spring. Young artichokes, fava beans, and peas braised with wild fennel. A heavenly combination.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 3 medium artichokes (very fresh)
• 2 pounds fresh fava beans
• 1 pound fresh peas
• 1 cup fresh wild fennel (or dill)
• 1 1/2 cups sweet onion (Vidalia/Maui)
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

 

Instructions

1. Trim artichokes. Shell beans and peas.
2. Sweat thinly sliced onion in oil until soft.
3. Add fennel and artichokes. Cover and cook 5 mins.
4. Add fava beans (cook 10-15 mins).
5. Add peas. Cook 5 mins more until everything is tender.
6. Let settle before serving.

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