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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Zain Abbas
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to use up leftover fava beans. They're quick and easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the creamy fava beans and the crispy toasts.
Whitney Tower
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The mashed fava bean toasts were quick and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Brownhilda Beri
[email protected]These toasts are a great way to start my day. They're filling and satisfying, and they give me a boost of energy. I love the combination of the creamy fava beans and the crispy toasts.
Stamina Kouser Kouser
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to add more plant-based protein to my diet, and it's also a delicious and satisfying snack. I'll definitely be making these toasts again.
Zakir Khan
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to use up leftover fava beans. They're quick and easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. I love the combination of the creamy fava beans and the crispy toasts.
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[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes that are both healthy and delicious, and this one definitely fits the bill. The mashed fava bean toasts are packed with nutrients, and they're also really flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.
Hamza Damba
[email protected]These toasts are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy fava beans, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.
darlas karren
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of bread you like, and you can add any toppings you want. I like to add a fried egg or some avocado slices to mine.
Marlon Butler
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The mashed fava bean toasts were quick and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Kevin Vazquez
[email protected]These toasts were delicious! The fava beans were creamy and flavorful, and the toasts were crispy and golden brown. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Zainab Imran
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover fava beans, and it's also a delicious and healthy snack. I'll definitely be making these toasts again.
Nyasia Cannon
[email protected]These toasts are the perfect way to start my day. They're filling and satisfying, and they give me a boost of energy. I love the combination of the creamy fava beans and the crispy toasts.
Mulindwa Jackie
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to add more plant-based protein to my diet, and these toasts are a great option. They're packed with protein and fiber, and they're also really delicious.
Pharook Lwanga
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors come together beautifully. The mashed fava beans are creamy and savory, and the toasts add a nice crunch.
roham asadi
[email protected]These toasts were a great appetizer for my party. They were easy to make ahead of time, and they were a big hit with my guests. I'll definitely be making them again.
Tony Mccarter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fava beans, but I was pleasantly surprised by these toasts. The beans were creamy and flavorful, and the toasts were crispy and golden brown. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kaydence Taylor
[email protected]These toasts were a great way to use up some leftover fava beans. They were quick and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Pete Hamblin
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to use fava beans, and this recipe definitely delivered. The mashed fava bean toasts were delicious and satisfying, and they were also really easy to make.
adham karim
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! My family loved the combination of the mashed fava beans and the crispy toasts. The lemon and herbs added a nice brightness and freshness to the dish.
S Finch
[email protected]Mashed fava bean toasts turned out amazing! The flavors were on point and the toasts were the perfect vehicle for the creamy bean spread. Will definitely be making these again!