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Fava Bean and Red Onion Salad

	Introduction:
	Beans are an easy source of protein without all of the fat.
	Ingredients: 1 red onion, thinly sliced 12 oz. fava beans in pods 2/3 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped 1 garlic clove, sliced 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced 1. To reduce pungency of onions, rinse slices briefly under running cold water and drain well. 2. Shell the favas and discard the pods. 3. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil and boil fava beans for 8 minutes or until tender. 4. Drain beans and rinse under cold water. Pierce the favas and squeeze them out of their outer white skins. 5. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mint, garlic and cucumber. Add beans and onion, toss until well-coated, and then serve. Serves 4. Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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