Fava Beans With Leeks & Mushrooms

I love Fava beans (also known as Broad Beans or Butter Beans). They are a bit of a workup but well worth it. To prepare the beans pop the pods and remove the beans - they will have a whitish skin on them. Bring a pot of water to a boil & put the beans in, boil for only a minute or two, drain. Place under cold water. Remove the white skin and the beans are ready to use. Use them now or pop them into your freezer

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  cups  prepared fava beans
• 1  medium leek, white part only, cleaned and chopped
• 4  medium  size mushrooms, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  chili flakes
•  salt & pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional)
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 4  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Heat the butter (margarine) in a skillet.medium heat.
2. Add the leeks, mushrooms, chili flakes and garlic.
3. Saute for 3 minutes.
4. Add the fava beans and water.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Stir once or twice.