2 pounds fava beans in their pods | 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed | about 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice | kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup chopped lightly toasted walnuts | 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese | Extra-virgin olive oil. | | | Shell, blanch, and peel the fava beans. | | Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and grill the asparagus (with no oil) until it's nicely charred and slightly tender, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the thickness. | | transfer the asparagus to a wide bowl or a platter, drizzle with 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat without breaking up the spears. | | Toss the peeled favas in a bowl with the breadcrumbs, walnuts, Parmigiano, and another tablespoon or so of lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning until the fava-walnut mixture is highly seasoned and delicious. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and toss again. | | File the fava mixture onto the asparagus and gently toss everything together. Taste a bite of asparagus and favas and adjust with more lemon, salt, pepper, or olive oil as needed. Serve at room temp