Name: Fava Bean and Ricotta Toasts
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 focaccia-style bread, about 8 x 4 inches (20 x 10 cm), or ciabatta bread; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 2 cups (350 g) shelled fava beans, fresh or frozen; 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; ½ lemon, juice and zest; 2/3 cup (175 g) ricotta cheese; ¼ cup (30 g) Pecorino cheese shavings

Ingredients

- 1 focaccia-style bread, about 8 x 4 inches (20 x 10 cm), or ciabatta bread
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 cups (350 g) shelled fava beans, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
- ½ lemon, juice and zest
- 2/3 cup (175 g) ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g) Pecorino cheese shavings

Preparation

- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bread into 12 slices and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil. Bake for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside.
- In a pot of salted boiling water, blanch the fava beans, 1 to 2 minutes for fresh or 3 minutes for frozen, until al dente. Cool in an ice bath and drain. Peel the fava beans. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining oil, the mint, celery, lemon juice and zest. Add the fava beans. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the ricotta onto the toasted bread. Spoon the fava bean mixture onto the ricotta and top with the cheese shavings.

Fava Bean and Ricotta Toasts

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