Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino and Mint
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Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino and Mint
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These Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Cheese and Mint are a delicious and elegant spring appetizer. The crispy toasted bread is topped with creamy, lemony fava bean puree and finished with sharp, salty Pecorino cheese and fresh mint. A burst of flavor in each bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh fava beans shelled (about 2 cups)
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more for water
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or more to taste
- 1 loaf crusty French or Italian bread thinly sliced on a bias
- Pecorino Romano cheese for shaving
- fresh mint leaves torn (about 1 loosely packed cup)
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Notes
- Don’t skimp on seasoning the boiling water for the fava beans as well as the final dish. Proper seasoning brings out the natural flavors of the fava beans and balances the richness of the olive oil and pecorino.
- Assemble the crostini right before serving to ensure the bread remains crisp and the toppings are fresh and vibrant.
- You can blanch, and puree the fava beans the day before serving for a quicker preparation.
- Leftover fava bean puree will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Sodium
496mg
(21%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 496mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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