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Fava Bean Puree With Chicory - {Fave E Cicoria}

I'm fond of this dried fava bean dish from Puglia, made with nothing more than cooked and pureed fava beans, flavored with the dense, fruity olive oil of the region and served with boiled chicory.

Cuisine: Italian
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups 320g / 11ozDried split fava beans - (8 oz)
2 cups 474mlAll-purpose potatoes - peeled and quartered (medium)
1 teaspoon 5mlFine sea salt
1/2 cup 118mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 lb 454g / 16ozChicory - stemmed, washed,
  And drained

Recipe Instructions

Put the beans and potatoes in a pot, add enough water to cover, and add the salt. Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but not mushy. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.

Transfer the beans and potatoes to a food processor. Add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the oil and the reserved cooking water, and puree smooth. Remove the puree to a saucepan and keep warm over very low heat.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chicory and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well, and spread the chicory on a serving platter.

Spoon the fava bean puree over the chicory. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top and serve immediately.

Variations: Serve the puree topped with strips of roasted red and yellow bell peppers. Pack the fava puree into an oiled 4-cup mold, then unmold it onto the chicory for a party presentation. Or use individual molds and serve on small portions of chicory.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Source:
Ciao Italia at http://www.ciaoitalia.com

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