FRESH RICOTTA AND FAVA BEAN BRUSCHETTA

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Categories     Bean     Cheese     Garlic     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ricotta     Basil     Spring     Healthy     Boil     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 (appetizer) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups shelled fresh fava beans (from about 1 1/2 pounds) or 1 1/2 cups frozen baby lima beans
8 4x3x1/2-inch slices country-style bread, cut in half crosswise
8 garlic cloves, cut in half crosswise
15 ounces fresh ricotta cheese or whole-milk ricotta cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook fava beans or lima beans in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes for fava beans or about 4 minutes for lima beans. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Peel fava beans if using; set aside. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread pieces on baking sheet; toast in oven until light golden, about 12 minutes. Rub 1 side of each bread piece with cut side of 1 garlic half, pressing firmly to release juices into bread. Top each bread piece with 1 heaping tablespoon ricotta cheese, then fava beans, dividing equally. Place 2 bread pieces on each of 8 plates. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Garnish with sliced basil and serve.

Marlena Kauffmann
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This bruschetta is a must-try for any fan of Italian food.


Alfie Stewart
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my kitchen.


Desire Johnson
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This bruschetta is a great way to use up leftover ricotta and fava beans.


elsy waweru
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use any type of bread or toppings that you like.


MBABAZI RONAH
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This recipe is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Maryam Ilyas
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This is the best bruschetta I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Chanel Chanel
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a great way to impress your guests.


DJ iFON
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5 stars! This bruschetta is amazing. The flavors are perfect together.


Salim Ullah
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This recipe is easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Petar Petrovic
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I love the combination of ricotta and fava beans in this recipe. It's so creamy and delicious.


Md Tamim Islam
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This bruschetta is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect appetizer for a summer party.


Ushna Ayaz
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ali Hamzaali
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ricotta. I always have some in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use it up. The fava beans add a nice touch of sweetness and texture.


Susan Kamong
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I'm a big fan of bruschetta, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The ricotta and fava bean spread is so creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest adds a nice brightness. I also love the addition of the arugula, which gives the dish a nice peppery


James Reilly Fisher
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients. The flavors are bright and balanced, and the bread is perfectly toasted.


Marcin Kompinski
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This bruschetta is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. My friends and family raved about it. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jonah Shapiro
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I was skeptical about the fava beans in this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! They add a wonderful nutty flavor and texture that complements the ricotta and lemon zest perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashif Muchar
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This bruschetta is a delightful and refreshing appetizer, perfect for a summer party or light lunch. I had high expectations, and I was not disappointed. The fresh ricotta and fava bean combination is creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced by the