Instructions: Remove the favas from their pods and rinse. Then dump them into a 9-inch glass pie dish and add in the stock, garlic, vinegar, oregano, bay leaf and onion rings. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on full power until tender, 8 1/2 to 9 minutes, stirring midway.

Immediately stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and Parmesan and let stand for 5 minutes.

Serve scooped on crusty Italian bread after removing bay leaf.

Serving Ideas : Serve as spread on bread. For a light entree, toss favas with pasta and chopped ripe tomatoes.

NOTES : Fresh Fava beans come in big khaki pods, usually six beans to a pod. Split the pods open and youll find big light green beans, each with a little brown smile. If you cant find fresh favas, substitute 12 ounces (340g) of rinsed, canned favas and shorten the cooking time to 3 to 3+1/2 minutes.

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