French Style Broad Beans with Bacon

Vibrant green broad beans that turn melt-in-the-mouth tender, mixed with crispy browned bacon. The reduced buttery cooking juice binds everything with a scent of thyme and smoke.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 329
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fat: 17 g

Ingredients

• 1 kg Shelled fava bean ( shelled and peeled )
• 150 g Smoked lardons ( natural )
• 1 piece Yellow onion ( finely chopped )
• 30 g Minimum butter sweet
• 1 piece Thyme ( fresh sprig )
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 piece Savory optional ( fresh sprig )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground

Instructions

1. Prepare the beans

   Shell the beans. Bring a pot of water to a boil, plunge the beans for 2 minutes then cool immediately in ice water. Remove the thick skin to keep only the tender green heart.

2. Brown the garnish

   In a sauté pan, fry the bacon until golden and crispy. Add the finely chopped onion and let it sweat in the bacon fat until translucent.

3. Final cooking

   Add the beans, thyme, bay leaf, and savory. Stir in the butter. Add a little water halfway up. Let reduce over medium heat: the juice should thicken and coat the beans brilliantly.

Chef's tips

• Do not skip peeling the beans after blanching; it guarantees a fine texture without bitterness.
• If the juice reduces too quickly, add a spoonful of water; the sauce should remain creamy, not dry.

Storage

Keeps for 48h in the fridge. Reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of water.