If asparagus isn't available, green beans or sugar snap peas work well.

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It highlights, the chef said, the gorgeous favas, green beans and sweet English and snap peas currently popping up at the market.

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So she picked up a bag the size of her thumb, emptied out the beans from within, and began to snap.

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