Fava Bean Crostini

Name: Fava Bean Crostini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 inches Twenty-four -thick slices of Italian bread; 946 milliliters 1/2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 24 servings Lemon wedges, for serving; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 237 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 24 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme

Fava Bean Crostini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 24 servings with 42 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It is a very reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. A mixture of lemon wedges, fava beans, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.

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Add the beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

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Beans

Drain the beans and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.

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Drain, then peel and discard the tough outer skins.

In a food processor, puree the beans with the garlic, thyme, lemon juice and lemon zest. With the machine on, add 3/4 cup of the olive oil in a thin stream and process until smooth. Scrape the fava bean puree into a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.

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Brush the bread slices on both sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and broil about 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute per side, or until golden and crisp.

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