Photo: Ernest Porzi
Fava Bean and Ricotta Crostini with Fresh Mint
8 ingredients
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A creamy base of ricotta cheese makes a perfect foil for fava beans’ slightly “green” flavor in this creative crostini topping. Fresh mint is a classic partner to favas in a variety of Mediterranean cuisines. Its refreshing taste is set off here by sharp pecorino and fragrant lemon zest.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
424
Calories
19g
Protein
33g
Fat
12g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Ricotta Cheese | 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim | 174 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Romano Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. fava beans in their pods
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup finely grated pecorino romano cheese
- 1 1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
Recipe sourced from
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