2 c  Fresh or frozen fava beans
1 c  Fresh or frozen peas
1 tb Olive oil
2    Garlic cloves, minced
1 tb Fresh anise, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
Water

In a heavy pot, heat the olive oil and add the salt & garlic & saute for a
few minutes. The temperature should be about medium high. Add the anise &
stir to mix. Add the fava beans and mix well. Add salt, pepper & water;
cover the pot with a tight fitting lid. Turn down the heat & let steam cook
until tender. Add the peas; stir to mix well. Cover again & steam until the
peas are done, about ten minutes. Adjust salt & pepper & serve.