Fava Bean Crostini

Name: Fava Bean Crostini
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (4 cups); 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Twenty-four 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian bread; Lemon wedges, for serving

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled (4 cups)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Twenty-four 1/2-inch-thick slices of Italian bread
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1

Preheat the broiler.
2

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
3

Add the beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4

Drain the beans and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.
5

Drain, then peel and discard the tough outer skins.
6

In a food processor, puree the beans with the garlic, thyme, lemon juice and lemon zest.
7

With the machine on, add 3/4 cup of the olive oil in a thin stream and process until smooth.
8

Scrape the fava bean puree into a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
9

Brush the bread slices on both sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil.
10

Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and broil about 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute per side, or until golden and crisp.
11

Spread the toasts with the fava bean puree and arrange the crostini on a platter.
12

Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and serve with lemon wedges.