Fava Almond Mint Crostini

Name: Fava Almond Mint Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt, such as maldon divided for toasts and as seasoning; 473 milliliters fresh fava beans shelled (about 4 pounds unshelled); 59 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice; 59 milliliters olive oil, for brushing and for the favas as needed; 57 grams parmesan cheese, crumbled; 85 grams ½ cup whole almonds (about

Need a gluten free hor d'oeuvre? Favan Almond Mint Crostini could be a tremendous recipe to try. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 131 calories, 5g of protein, and 9g of fat. If you have almonds, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly brush each bread slice on both sides with olive oil; sprinkle with salt.

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Olive Oil

Bread

Salt

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Oven

Place on a baking sheet; toast until lightly golden, about 8 minutes

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Toast

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Baking Sheet

Remove from oven.

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Oven

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool May be stored in an airtight container up to one day.While the oven is still hot, spread the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 8 minutes.

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Almonds

Spread

Toast

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Baking Sheet

Wire Rack

Oven

Let cool completely. Chop very coarsely; set aside.Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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Water

Ice

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Pot

Add fava beans, and cook 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Squeeze beans from skins (you should have about 2 cups).

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Fava Beans

Beans

Water

Ice

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Slotted Spoon

Whisk remaing ¼ cup (or so) olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.

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Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add almonds, shelled beans, Parmesan, and mint; toss to combine. Can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day.When ready to serve scoop some of the fava mixtire onto the toasts.

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Parmesan