Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata Recipe

Elevate your appetizer game with this stunning crostini recipe, inspired by Tori Ritchie! Creamy fava beans, salty ricotta salata (or feta/pecorino!), and fragrant herbs atop perfectly toasted bread – it's a flavor explosion in every bite. This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress your guests. Perfect for spring gatherings or a weeknight treat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 144.6 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata

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How to Make Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata

  1. Shell 1 cup of fresh fava beans and blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
  2. Once cool enough to handle, gently squeeze each fava bean to remove the inner bean from its outer skin.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine the shelled fava beans, 1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata (or feta, or young pecorino), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, and zest of 1/2 lemon.
  4. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Brush both sides of 8 slices of baguette with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  6. To serve, spoon the fava bean mixture evenly onto the toasted bread slices. Garnish with extra thyme leaves (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

6g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata?

Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata?

Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata has approximately 144.6 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata?

The key ingredients for Crostini With Fava Beans And Ricotta Salata are Fava Beans, Ricotta Cheese, Olive Oil, Fresh Thyme Leave, Lemon, Zest Of, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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