Crostini With Lima Bean & Pecorino Puree Recipe

Name: Crostini With Lima Bean & Pecorino Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fordhook frozen lima beans; 2 garlic cloves; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 2 -3 crumbled dried chile pequins; 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese; 1/2 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley or 3 tablespoons rosemary; 1 to 2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; ciabatta, thinly sliced and toasted; 4 -6 radishes, very thinly sliced (Icicle, French breakfast or other variety)

Servings: persons

1 lb fordhook frozen lima beans
2 garlic cloves
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 2 -3 crumbled dried chile pequins
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese
1/2 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley or 3 tablespoons rosemary
1 to 2 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
ciabatta, thinly sliced and toasted
4 -6 radishes, very thinly sliced (Icicle, French breakfast or other variety)

1
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil; add the lima beans and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
2
Drain in a colander and shock the beans in cold water; drain again, shaking the colander to remove excess moisture.
3
Place the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with an electric blade and process until coarsely chopped.
4
Add the lima beans and process until they form a rough paste.
5
Add the red pepper flakes, pecorino, mint and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and pulse until combined; with the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until well incorporated.
6
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, or lemon juice and black pepper as desired.
7
To serve slather a generous amount of puree on a slice of toasted bread and garnish with a few rounds of radish.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fordhook frozen lima beans, 2 garlic cloves, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Crostini With Lima Bean & Pecorino Puree 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.

Crostini With Lima Bean & Pecorino Puree

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