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Serves 6 as an appetizer
5 minutes preparation time
15 minutes grilling time
1 quart fava beans
a splash of olive oil
a sprinkle of sea salt
a few grinds of black pepper
1/2 cup pecorino Romano
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
Heat a grill to medium heat.
Toss the fava beans with the olive oil and salt. When the grill is hot, add the fava beans and cook them until they are partially charred on the outside, about 7 or 8 minutes on each side.
While the fava beans are cooking, mix together the pepper, cheese, and parsley in a medium-sized bowl. When the fava beans are done, toss them in the bowl with the cheese mixture and stir to coat the mixture evenly on the pods. Serve immediately.
To eat, remove the beans from the pods. If the beans inside are small, they may be tasty just as they are. Otherwise, remove the thin pale green skin on the outside of the bean. Be sure to lick your fingers as they get coated with the cheese mixture.