Frank wrote:

> 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.

Edamame are sometimes substituted for fava beans.

Bob