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Fava and Ricotta Crostini
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Fava and Ricotta Crostini

12 ingredients 15 min + 10 min 8 openrecipes
Fava and Ricotta Crostini

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.

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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 · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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