Fava tops

 

Vicia faba

Similar veggies:

Pea shoots, fava beans

A quick introduction

We recently discovered that the tops of the fava bean plant are edible and taste very much like (surprise)...fava beans! We think they taste best when cooked but they can also we enjoyed raw.

Storage

Wash in cold water and store in the fridge, preferably in a closed container.

Season

May to June

Suggestions for preparation

Fava tops can be quickly sautéed as a side dish, turned into pesto or used in a risotto. They can also be eaten raw.

Recipes

Fava top salad with citrus and feta.

A fava top pesto to dress your pasta or add to soups and stews.

And here a recipe for a lemony fava top risotto (just replace the fava beans with the fava greens).