Dried fava and mint dip with cucumber sticks

Ingredients

For 1 serving

• Dried fava beans35 g
• Mint3 g
• Lemon juiceto taste
• Extra virgin olive oil2 g
• Cucumber150 g
• Cumin1 pinch
• Saltto taste

In season: May – September

Method

1. The night before, put the dried broad beans in a bowl, cover generously with cold water and leave to soak overnight; next day drain and rinse them.
2. Put them in a small pan with water just to cover, bring to the boil, skim and simmer over a low heat for 45 minutes, stirring now and then and adding a splash of water if needed, until they fall apart.
3. Meanwhile wash the mint and pick the leaves; wash the cucumber and cut it into sticks.
4. Let the beans cool for a few minutes, then blend them with the mint, lemon juice, cumin, oil and a pinch of salt until smooth; if too thick, add a spoonful of water.
5. Serve the dip at room temperature or chilled with the cucumber sticks.