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Broad Bean Bruschetta

This Broad Bean Bruschetta recipe brings together mashed avocado, broad beans (fava beans), and fresh herbs, all piled onto garlic toast.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra to serve
  • 2 lices bread
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 cup 150g podded broad beans (podded, blanched, cooled and peeled)
  • ½ a ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated pecorino or parmesan plus extra to garnish
  • 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Brush one side of each slice of bread with the oil, then rub the garlic clove over them.
  2. Heat a grill pan (or frying pan), and place into the pan, oil/garlic side of each slice down, and cook until lightly toasted.
  3. Meanwhile, add the broad beans (fava beans), avocado, lemon juice and pecorino into a bowl and lightly mash. You still want texture, so don’t mash to a puree.
  4. Pile the mixture onto the toast, then top with mint and parsley leaves and a little pecorino and season with salt and pepper and drizzle with a little oil.

Notes

  •  
  • Make sure your avocado is ripe before mashing it into the mix. This will help keep an even texture. 
  • Taste the bruschetta once it’s mixed and adjust seasonings as necessary. 
  • If it’s too thick, you can add more ripe avocado. 
  • Make sure you peel the skins off of the broad beans as the skin can be tough and is not suitable for bruschetta. 
  • When mixing, make sure you don’t mix fully as it is supposed to have a chunky texture.
  • Mini Baked Potatoes
  • for a fun fresh appetizer.
  • Yeast Free Naan Bread
  • for a twist on toast.
  • Vegetable Collard Green Wrap
  • or on a
  • Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
  • . 
  • Variations
  • Switch up the fresh herbs and fresh oregano or basil to the bruschetta. 
  • Add a unique citrus flavor by using lime instead of lemon. 
  • Drizzle the bruschetta toasts with honey for a sweet and savory dish. 
  • Add some spice by sprinkling with a touch of red chili flake. 
  • Top with goat cheese or feta cheese for a salty tangy layer of flavor.
  • Make sure your avocado is ripe before mashing it into the mix. This will help keep an even texture. 
  • Taste the bruschetta once it’s mixed and adjust seasonings as necessary. 
  • If it’s too thick, you can add more ripe avocado. 
  • Make sure you peel the skins off of the broad beans as the skin can be tough and is not suitable for bruschetta. 
  • When mixing, make sure you don’t mix fully as it is supposed to have a chunky texture.
  • Stuff inside Mini Baked Potatoes for a fun fresh appetizer.
  • Serve on toasted Yeast Free Naan Bread for a twist on toast.
  • Spread some into a Vegetable Collard Green Wrap or on a Roasted Vegetable Sandwich. 
  • Switch up the fresh herbs and fresh oregano or basil to the bruschetta. 
  • Add a unique citrus flavor by using lime instead of lemon. 
  • Drizzle the bruschetta toasts with honey for a sweet and savory dish. 
  • Add some spice by sprinkling with a touch of red chili flake. 
  • Top with goat cheese or feta cheese for a salty tangy layer of flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 154mg 6%
Potassium 537mg 11%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 94IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.