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Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon Zest and Sumac Recipe

Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon & Sumac, a simple, easy way to prepare fresh fava beans on the grill with Middle Eastern flavors. Vegan and Gluten-free!

4.7 from 143 votes
25 mins
Total Time
4
servings
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Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon Zest and Sumac

How to Make the Best Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon Zest and Sumac

Grilled fava beans are a revelation if you’ve never tried them before. Unlike the more common method of shelling and blanching, grilling fava beans in their pods creates a smoky, charred exterior while the beans inside steam to tender perfection. It’s a simple, fun way to enjoy this seasonal legume with minimal prep work.

The Middle Eastern-inspired dressing brings these grilled beans to life with bright, vibrant flavors. The combination of sumac’s tangy citrus notes, fresh mint, and lemon zest creates a refreshing contrast to the earthy, slightly sweet fava beans. A touch of aleppo chili adds just enough warmth without overpowering the dish.

Serve these as an appetizer or side dish at your next summer gathering. They’re perfect for outdoor entertaining since guests can pull the charred pods apart and scoop out the tender beans themselves—making it an interactive, memorable eating experience that’s sure to spark conversation.

Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon Zest and Sumac

Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon Zest and Sumac

Grilled Fava Beans with Mint, Lemon & Sumac, a simple, easy way to prepare fresh fava beans on the grill with Middle Eastern flavors. Vegan and Gluten-free!

4.7 from 143 votes
CourseSides
CuisineMiddle Eastern
Keywordgrilled fava beans, how to grill fava beans, fava bean recipes, best fava bean recipe, easy fava bean recipes, how to cook fava beans, grilling fava beans
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
Calories229kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Fava Beans

Dressing

Instructions

Grilling the Fava Beans

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Toss fava beans with a little drizzle of olive oil, just enough to coat, and sprinkle generously with salt.
  3. Grill each side until deep grill marks appear (4-5 minutes each side), covering grill. Try a tester and make sure inner bean is tender.

Finishing and Serving

  1. Spread out on a platter, spoon dressing over top. Sprinkle with fresh mint and parsley and aleppo chili flakes. Taste one for salt (you may want to add extra finishing salt).
  2. If you like a little more lemon flavor, give them a squeeze of lemon.
  3. Eat like you would edamame, with your fingers, scraping out the beans with your teeth.

Notes

  • This is a very hands-on eating experience—embrace it!
  • The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Look for fava bean pods that are plump and bright green for the best results.
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