FAVA BEANS AND PANCETTA

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Bean     Side     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Bacon     Cookie     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta or unsmoked bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shelled and peeled fresh fava beans
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 slices country bread, toasted
4 ounces pecorino cheese, shaved or grated (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Add the favas, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bread slices and toast in a 450°F oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • 4. With the back of a fork, mash the beans in the pan until the mixture is chunky.
  • 5. Spread the beans on the toasts and top with the pecorino, if desired.

Mafia Nawaz
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fava beans.


Chizoba Simon
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zlatan Denizer
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the way the fava beans and pancetta complement each other.


Sultana Raziya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Tiffany Routt
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves fava beans and pancetta.


Anas afridi
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The fava beans were a little tough, but the overall flavor of the dish was good.


VertaxGD
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some additional seasonings.


Meki Rons
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I was a little hesitant to try this dish, but I'm so glad I did! The fava beans were surprisingly creamy and flavorful, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Simon Tingley
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I used frozen fava beans, and they worked just fine. I also added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some extra spice.


Saifi Zain
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out great. The fava beans and pancetta are a classic combination, and the addition of the lemon zest really brightens up the dish.


Malik Rimi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The fava beans were tender and flavorful, and the pancetta added a nice smoky flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread, and it was the perfect meal for a cold night.