Fava Bean Pesto

Name: Fava Bean Pesto
Ingredients: 1 cup fava beans, cleaned; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon mint; 6 leaves basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup Parmesan; 8 slices round Greek bread; 4 ounces manouri, shaved

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup fava beans, cleaned
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon mint
6 leaves basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan
8 slices round Greek bread
4 ounces manouri, shaved

Directions

1

In a blender, puree all ingredients, except the Parmesan, bread, and manouri, until all ingredients are smooth.
2

The pesto should be thick.
3

Season with salt and black pepper.
4

Fold in the Parmesan cheese.
5

Brush the bread with olive oil and grill or toast.
6

Spread the pesto on the toast and top with manouri.