Fava Bean Toasts: Bruschetta con le Fave

Name: Fava Bean Toasts: Bruschetta con le Fave
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 8 slices Italian round peasant bread; 227 grams shucked fava beans; 1 bulb wild fennel, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 4 servings Salt and pepper, to taste

Fava Bean Toasts: Bruschetta con le Fave requires around 45 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains around 11g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 349 calories. This vegan recipe serves 4. It works well as a Mediterranean hor d'oeuvre. Head to the store and pick up round peasant bread, shucked fava beans, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the fava beans in the boiling water until very tender, about 10 minutes.

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Drain and refresh in and ice bath.

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Drain again on paper towels, then peel the beans.

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Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor and pulse, drizzling in 4 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat for 2 minutes.

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Add the garlic and slices of bread, a few at a time, and fry in the oil until browned on both sides.

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Remove the bread, spread with the fava puree, sprinkle with the chopped fennel and serve.

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Servings:

8slices

Italian round peasant bread 227grams

shucked fava beans 1

bulb wild fennel, finely chopped 2cloves

garlic, finely chopped 4Tbsps

extra-virgin olive oil 4servings

Salt and pepper, to taste

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are my top picks for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva ( half-bottle) with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 14 dollars per bottle.