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Fava Bean, Garlic, and Herb Crostini
Ideal for parties or as an appetizer with drinks
Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell, copyright 2008. Used by permission of Dorling Kindersley Limited. All rights reserved.
Ingredients
| 12 baguette slices | 1 cup fava beans, shelled | |
| 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil | 1 small shallot | |
| salt and freshly ground black pepper | 1 garlic clove |
directions
Prep:
15 min
Total:
30 min (Quick)
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Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Brush both sides of each slice of baguette with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
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Meanwhile, cook the fava beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Reserve a few beans for garnish. Puree the remaining beans in a food processor with the shallot, garlic, the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and the tarragon leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Just before serving, spread the fava bean paste onto the prepared crostini. Garnish with the reserved beans and a sprinkling of black pepper.
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