Tunisian Fava Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces frozen fava beans or 12 ounces fresh fava beans
1 tablespoon butter
4 -5 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped of fresh mint
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt

Preparation

Simmer the fava beans in water for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel off the outer skin so you are left with the bright green center. Put these aside.
Melt the butter in a small pan and gently saute the scallions for 2-3 minutes.
Add the fava beans and then stir in the cilantro, mint, cumin and a pinch of salt.
Stir in the olive oil and serve immediately.