Fava Beans with Bacon (Rome)

Ingredients

Shelled fresh fava beans - 1 pound

Butter or oil - 4 tsps

Lean bacon, diced - 2-3 slices

Onion, finely chopped - 1 small

Salt and pepper

Stock or water

Melt the butter in a pan and saute the bacon and onion over a low heat until golden. Add the beans, season with salt and pepper, and moisten with a few tbsps of stock or water. Increase the heat and cook briskly for 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Serves 6