"Frank Warner" > wrote in message
. ..
>I have a recipe that calls for fava beans, which I have never cooked or
> eaten before, and which I don't remember seeing in local markets.
>
> The beans are acting more like a garnish than an ingredient in this
> dish, so, what would be an acceptable substitute? I'm told that fava
> beans are members of the pea family. Snow peas? Green beans? Lima or
> wax beans? I'm just looking for something more common in case I can't
> find favas in the morning.
>
> -Frank

It might help to know the details of the dish, Frank. Fava beans are shaped
like limas, with a similar consistency inside, but darker flavor.