Marinated Fava Beans and Spring Peas by Primo Nyc

Ingredients

• 250g (9 oz) fresh fava beans, shelled
• 250g (9 oz) fresh spring peas, shelled
• 200g (7 oz) stracciatella cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a separate bowl.
2. Blanch the fava beans and peas together for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. Drain the vegetables immediately and plunge them into the ice bath for 3 minutes to stop the cooking.
4. Remove the outer skins from the fava beans if desired for a more tender texture.
5. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chili flakes in a small bowl to create the marinade.
6. Toss the blanched vegetables in the marinade, then fold in half of the fresh mint.
7. Spread the stracciatella on a serving plate, top with the marinated vegetables, and garnish with the remaining mint.