Fava Bean Bruschetta

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 30 min

Serves 10-12

I was always a bit frightened of fava beans before I tried this recipe. They looked so large and ugly, and I knew there were multiple steps to cooking them, but after trying a version of this at a local Carmel Valley restaurant, I figured I’d give this recipe a try. It was so much easier than I thought, and delicious too!

ingredients

1 1/2 pounds unshelled fava beans
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 French bread baguette, cut into 32 slices
1/2 cup shaved Manchego cheese

directions

1
Remove beans from pods; discard pods. Cook beans in boiling water 1 minute, then rinse with cold water. Drain. Remove outer skins from beans. Discard skins.
2
Place beans in a food processor. Add tarragon and the remainder of the ingredients; process until smooth.
3
Spread bean mixture over baguette slices and top with cheese.