Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Bruschett Head to the store and pick up olive oil, mint leaves, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the fava beans until the skins start to loosen, 1 1/2 minutes.
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2
Drain and squeeze out the favas.
3
Transfer the favas to a food processor and add the oil, lemon juice and zest and pulse to a coarse puree. Season with salt and pepper.
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4
Spread the fava-bean puree on the toasts and top with the mozzarella strips.
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5
Drizzle the toasts with the balsamic vinegar, scatter the mint on top and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In30 m.
Servings30
Health Score3
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