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Fava Bean Crostini

March 20, 2018 Filed Under: Recipes

Fava Bean Crostini
2018-03-20 10:51:57
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Ingredients
  1. fava beans, your portion, prepared
  2. 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  3. 1 clove garlic, minced
  4. juice from 1/4 lemon
  5. 1 Tbsp butter
  6. 1 small onion, sliced thinly
  7. sliced and toasted fresh baguette
  8. mint and basil, chopped finely
  9. salt and pepper, to taste
  10. 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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