Fava Beans and Sugar Snap Peas

1 pound fava beans in shell (They are big bean pods, that in the end don’t result in that many edible beans, but they are good)

1 pint sugar snap peas

1 shallot minced

1 clove of minced garlic

2 handfuls of pea shoots (could substitute arugula or baby spinach)

1 t. olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Shell the fava beans from the big pods.  Blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water and run under cold water.  You then need to slip off the outer skin of the fava bean.

In a skillet on medium high heat add olive oil and when it is warmed up add the shallot and garlic.  Cook for one minute stirring.  Add sugar snap peas and fava beans and 3 T. of water.  cook for 3 minutes.  Add the pea shoots cook another minute until wilted.  salt and pepper to taste.