Photo: Mike Kenneally
Fava and Ricotta Crostini
12 ingredients
15 min + 10 min
8
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These simple two-bite appetizers are a great way to kick off a spring dinner party. You can also turn them into meal-sized open faced sandwiches by substituting thick slices of crusty Italian bread for the baguette.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
186
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
16g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Red Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Topping | not in our table | 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
- 2 cloves FOR THE CROSTINI:
- 8 slices Garlic Sliced In Half
- 2 Tablespoons Crusty Baguette, Cut 3/4" Thick On The Diagonal
- 1-½ cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons FOR THE TOPPING:
- ¼ cups Shelled Fresh Fava Beans (1.5 Cups Is About 1.5 Lbs In The Pod)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, Plus Extra For Drizzling
- ½ teaspoons Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ¼ teaspoons Lemon Zest
- ¼ teaspoons Roughly Chopped Fresh Mint
- 1 cup Salt (or More To Taste)
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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