| 8 oz Dried fava beans, soaked | | 2 x Celery ribs, chopped | | 1 med Onion, chopped | | 2 tsp Salt | | 2 tbl Fruity olive oil | | 12 oz Broccoli or rabe | | 13 cup Water | | 1 tbl Salt | | 3 tbl Fruity olive oil | | 2 x Garlic cloves, minced |
| | Drain the beans & slip them outr of their skins. If the skins cling too tightly, boil them for 5 to 10 minutes & then skin. Put peeled beans in a pot with celery & onion . Add just enough water to cover & bring to a simmer. Add the 2 ts salt , cover & cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the beans are very soft. Add more water if necessary. Drain & place in a processor with the 2 tb olive oil. | | Clean the broccoli rabe by peeling off any thick skin covering the larger stems & cut into 2 pieces. Rinse the greens well. Bring the water to a boil |
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