Description
Bright and fresh smashed fava beans on toast topped with shaved pecorino and mint. A simple elegant spring inspired vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh fava beans, shelled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 thick slices rustic bread
- 1/4 cup shaved pecorino cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Blanch fava beans for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain and cool. Remove outer skins.
- Mash peeled beans with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Toast bread slices until golden.
- Spread fava mash over toast.
- Top with shaved pecorino and mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Peel beans for smooth texture.
- Use high quality olive oil.
- Serve right after assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg