Fava Bean Toasts - {Bruschetta Con Le Fave}

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Shucked fava beans
6 tablespoons	90ml	Extra-virgin olive oil - divided
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
2		Garlic cloves - finely chopped
8		Italian round peasant bread
1/2		Wild fennel bulb - finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the fava beans in the boiling water until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and refresh in and ice bath. Drain again on paper towels, then peel the beans.

Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor and pulse, drizzling in 4 tablespoons of the olive oil to make a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and slices of bread, a few at a time, and fry in the oil until browned on both sides.

Remove the bread, spread with the fava puree, sprinkle with the chopped fennel and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2C23) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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