Mashed Broad Beans

Name: Mashed Broad Beans
Ingredients: 2 pounds Broad Beans (Fresh or frozen); 2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted); 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste); 2 stalks Green Onions (Optional); 0.5 teaspoon Savory Herbs (Dried, or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped. Optional. Can use thyme or rosemary.)

A simple and flavorful way to enjoy broad beans, especially when they are a bit older. This recipe involves boiling, skinning, and mashing the beans with butter and seasonings, optionally adding green onions and savory herbs for extra flavor.

Ingredients

2 pounds Broad Beans (Fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons Butter (Unsalted)
1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground, or to taste)
2 stalks Green Onions (Optional)
0.5 teaspoon Savory Herbs (Dried, or 1 teaspoon fresh, chopped. Optional. Can use thyme or rosemary.)

Instructions

1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broad beans and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. If using frozen beans, they may cook faster, check after 10 minutes.
2If using green onions, boil them in a separate small pot of water for about 5 minutes until tender. If using fresh herbs, chop them finely. Dried herbs can be added directly to the beans later.
3Drain the broad beans and, while still warm, remove the skins. This can be done by pinching each bean. Place the skinned beans in a bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
4Add the butter, salt, and pepper to the mashed beans. If using boiled green onions and/or herbs, add them now. Mix well. For a smoother texture, rub the mixture through a wire sieve or food mill. Reheat gently if needed and serve hot.