Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe

Name: Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sweet baguette; Olive oil, for brushing; 1 medium garlic clove, cut in half (optional); 2 1/2 pounds fava beans in pods; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish; 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves; 1 (2- to 3-ounce) piece Pecorino Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Slice baguette on the bias into about 20 (1/2-inch-thick) pieces, place slices on a baking sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil.
3
Place in the oven and bake until lightly toasted and crisp, about 8 minutes.
4
After removing from the oven, rub cut garlic (if using) on each slice.
5
Remove fava beans from their pods and discard pods.
6
Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil.
7
Add shelled fava beans and cook for 2 minutes; drain in a colander and run cold water over the beans until they are cool.
8
Peel the light green skin from each bean to reveal two bright green inner halves.
9
Discard skins and place peeled beans in a nonreactive bowl.
10
Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
11
Use a pastry blender or potato masher to mash beans into a coarse, choppy paste.
12
(Alternatively, you can pulse the beans in a food processor.)
13
Fold in sliced mint, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary.
14
Top each toast with chopped favas, and garnish with a thin shaving of Pecorino Romano.
15
Drizzle with a few drops of olive oil and grind a little black pepper over each.
16
Serve immediately.

624

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sweet baguette, Olive oil, for brushing, 1 medium garlic clove, cut in half (optional), 2 1/2 pounds fava beans in pods, and more.

Yes, Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!