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Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil Dressing
5 from 2 votes

Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil Dressing

This fava bean salad is filled with springtime flavors, a unique whole grain (kamut) and a delicious pancetta basil dressing.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 1984 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kamut preferably soaked overnight
  • 1 ½ pounds fava beans in pods - you can also use ¾ cup canned or dried versions, fresh
The Dressing:
  • 2 ounces pancetta chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 7 basil thinly sliced, large leaves

Instructions

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  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the kamut, reduce the heat to low and simmer until tender, but still firm, 30 to 40 minutes. If the kamut was not soaked overnight, increase the cooking time to 50 to 60 minutes. Drain the excess water.
  2. While the kamut is cooking, prepare the fava beans. Remove the beans from the pods, either by “unzipping” the pods or using a small knife to cut along the seam.
  3. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  4. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the size of the beans. Drain and immediately plunge the beans in the bowl of ice water.
  5. Peel the outer husk off of the beans. You should have about ¾ cup fava beans.
  6. In a medium bowl, stir together the kamut and fava beans. Add the pancetta and stir in the dressing. Serve.
The Dressing:
  1. Add the pancetta to a cold medium skillet. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until he pancetta is browned and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil and salt. Stir in the basil.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 198.4kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28.3g (9%) Protein 10.7g (21%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Cholesterol 5.8mg (2%) Sodium 139mg (6%) Fiber 7.4g (30%) Sugar 1.1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1984

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 198.4kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28.3g 9%
Protein 10.7g 21%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Cholesterol 5.8mg 2%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Fiber 7.4g 30%
Sugar 1.1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.