Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

2 pounds fava beans, shelled

1/2 cup soft goat cheese (4 ounces)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed

1 bunch radishes, halved if large

Preparation

Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook fava beans until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and transfer to ice-water bath. Let cool. Drain, and peel beans.

Pulse beans, goat cheese, oil, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until just combined but still chunky, about 6 or 7 times. Stir in water. Add an additional tablespoon water if mixture is too thick. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Sprinkle with pepper just before serving. Serve with radishes.