Fava Beans with Ham

• 2lb 2oz (900g) fresh fava beans, removed from their pods
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 7oz (200g) Serrano ham or prosciutto, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock

Prepare ahead

The dish can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. The flavors improve with reheating.

1. In a saucepan of lightly salted, boiling water, cook the beans until the skins loosen, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Slip off the skins.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, about 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the ham and garlic, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook for about 2 minutes more, or until the ham begins to brown.

3. Add the beans and the wine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the wine is almost completely reduced, about 8 minutes. Stir in the stock and simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until the stock is reduced by half. Serve hot.