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Fava Bean Crostini

March 20, 2018 Filed Under: Recipes

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Fava Bean Crostini

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Ingredients

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  • fava beans, your portion, prepared
  • 2–3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • juice from 1/4 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, sliced thinly
  • sliced and toasted fresh baguette
  • mint and basil, chopped finely
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • fresh pecorino or other hard cheese, shaved

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss prepared fava beans with olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.
  2. Sauté in a medium sized skillet for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Now you can either mash the mixture into a paste or pulse in a food processor. Once done, set aside.
  4. In the same pan, heat butter, and caramelize the onions over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel and let dry.
  5. Take toasted bread and being to assemble crostini.
  6. First, spread with fava bean puree, top beans with caramelized onions, sprinkle with mint & basil, season with a little salt and pepper, and finally, shave some cheese on top.
  7. A delicious way to celebrate the flavor of these beautiful beans!

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