Fava Bean Pesto

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Fava beans - cleaned
1 teaspoon	5ml	Lemon juice
2 tablespoons	30ml	Pine nuts - toasted
1 cup	237ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Mint
6		Leaves basil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup	118ml	Parmesan
8		Round Greek bread
4 oz	113g	Manouri - shaved

Recipe Instructions

In a blender, puree all ingredients, except the Parmesan, bread, and manouri, until all ingredients are smooth. The pesto should be thick. Season with salt and black pepper. Fold in the Parmesan cheese.

Brush the bread with olive oil and grill or toast. Spread the pesto on the toast and top with manouri.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MELTING POT with Cat Cora - (Show # MP-1B55) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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