- 1 pound fresh fava beans
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1. Gently rinse the fava beans under cold water
2. Snap off the stems and remove the thin shell of each bean by pinching it with your fingers. (It may take some time to get through all of them this way, but it's the easiest and neatest possible option)
3. Drop the naked beans (in small batches) into boiling, salty water and let them cook for just under 3 minutes.
4. Drain the beans and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. Serve with some salt and ground black pepper on the side, or add to salads or dips, as desired. 

### Response: 1. A vegetable spiralizer is a gadget with sharp blades that allow you to cut any hard vegetable into thin, colorful spirals.
2. To use a spiralizer, choose the blade that corresponds with the size of the vegetable you're using (there are usually at least 3 options) and attach it to the machine by turning it to the right until it locks into position.
3. Insert one end of the vegetable into the center of the blade and push down until it starts cutting through the vegetable. 
4. Gently rock the handle back and forth until the entire vegetable has been spiralized.
5. Repeat with each vegetable you'd like to spiralize.
6. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can make spirals using a potato peeler or a mandoline slicer. 

### Response: 1. To make a braise, preheat your oven to 325 F.
2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
3. Season the meat with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
4. Sear the meat in the hot skillet until browned on all sides.
5. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the aromatics (such as onions, celery, garlic) and sauté until softened.
7. Pour in wine or broth and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
8. Bring the liquid to a
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- 1 pound fresh fava beans
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste

1. To prepare the fava beans, remove them from their pods and discard the pods. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the fava beans, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain the beans and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.

2. Peel the outer skin off each fava bean to reveal the bright green bean inside. This step can be time-consuming, but it’s worth it for the smooth texture it creates.

3. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.

4. Add the peeled fava beans to the pan and toss to coat them in the garlic oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and tender.

5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm as a side dish or on their own as a tasty snack. Enjoy!
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