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Crostini with Fava Bean Spread and Mint
8 ingredients
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Fresh fava beans are prized for their meaty, earthy taste, not dissimilar to that of lima beans. The larger, more mature beans make an exceptional spread and combine well with fresh herbs. Here, fresh mint is used, but chives or tarragon can be used in its place.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
176
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Fat
2g
Carbs
Counts 4 of 6 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| 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
- 30 baguette slices, each 1/4 inch thick (about 1 large baguette)
- 2 lb. fava beans
- 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 6 Tbs. heavy cream
- 2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 3 Tbs. minced fresh mint
- 30 small fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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