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Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe
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Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe

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Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino Recipe

This easy hors d'oeuvre is a perfect addition to any springtime party.What to buy: Look for whole fava bean pods that are not shriveled or brown. The inside...

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

261
Calories
8g
Protein
23g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
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 sweet baguette
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 medium garlic clove, cut in half (optional)
  • 2 1/2 pounds fava beans in pods
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
  • 1 (2- to 3-ounce) piece Pecorino Romano cheese

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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