MASHED FAVA BEAN TOASTS
Fresh fava beans are a great addition to a spring vegetable stew or a pasta primavera. But savored on their own, mashed and smeared on toast for crostini, they are sensational. It is a fussy job, though - each bean must be peeled by hand. Try to get a friend to help; the work goes faster with more hands. You will need about 5 pounds of fava beans in the pod to yield 2 cups of mashed favas, but this labor of love is worth it.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories finger foods, appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 2 cups, about 36 small toasts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Shuck the beans from their pods, discarding the pods.
- Blanch the beans: Drop shucked favas in boiling water for 1 minute, then plunge into ice water. When cool, drain in a colander, then pierce outer skin from each bean with thumbnail and squeeze to slip off skins. Discard skins and set peeled favas aside. (May be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time.)
- Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add peeled favas and season generously with salt and pepper. Stir to coat with oil, add garlic, and let sizzle for a few minutes without browning. Add 1/2 cup water, cover and let simmer until beans have softened and most of the liquid is gone, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat.
- Using a potato masher or wooden spoon, mash favas roughly. (If favas are larger and starchier, they may have begun to fall apart already, which is fine.) Put pan back on stove and turn heat to medium. Stir in crushed red pepper and rosemary (and a little water if the mash is too thick), adjust seasoning, and transfer fava beans to a warm bowl.
- Lightly toast baguette slices. Smear each toast with a tablespoon or so of mashed fava. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with coarse sea salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 508 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Javier Arrieta Tapia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the toasts were the perfect way to enjoy them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Yavier Test
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to use up leftover fava beans. I had some in my freezer and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I'm so glad I found this recipe! The toasts were delicious and my family loved them.
eunice pelumi
[email protected]I love these toasts! They're so creamy and flavorful. I've been making them for lunch all week and I'm never getting tired of them.
autro K.y ,x. S
[email protected]These toasts are delicious and so easy to make. I love that they're healthy and packed with flavor. I've been making them for breakfast all week.
Neeta Budhu
[email protected]I'm a big fan of fava beans and these toasts are the perfect way to enjoy them. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I've already made them twice and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
GHINA GHANIYA GG
[email protected]These toasts are perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love that they're healthy and delicious. I've been making them for lunch all week.
Zak Art
[email protected]I made these toasts for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the addition of the lemon zest and mint. It really brightened up the flavor of the beans.
Night Owl
[email protected]These toasts are a great way to use up leftover fava beans. I had some in my freezer and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I'm so glad I found this recipe! The toasts were delicious and my family loved them.
Hamzah Asender
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the toasts were the perfect way to enjoy them. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sabrina
[email protected]These toasts are so easy to make and they're packed with flavor. I love the contrast between the creamy fava beans and the crunchy toppings. I've already made them twice and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
m. FATAH
[email protected]I've never cooked with fava beans before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious. The toasts were creamy and flavorful, and the toppings added a nice crunch. My friends loved them!
Monjourl
[email protected]These fava bean toasts were a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making these again.