Fava beans, commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, are labor-intensive to prepare. But these beans are cooked--all that's left to do is make a small slit in the outer skin of the bean and pop it out with your thumb. Serve them on salads or as a side dish.
10-ounce carton cooked fava beans, $2.39, from Trader Joe's.
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