Fava Bean Crostini
INGREDIENTS
- 400g podded broad beans (frozen are fine)
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Small handful fresh mint
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 12 thin ciabatta slices
- Sea salt
- Crushed pink pepper
NUTRITION
Per serving
210
Calories
8g
Protein
26g
Carbs
8g
Fats
METHOD
1
Blanch the beans
Cook the broad beans in boiling water for two minutes. Drain and slip the bright green centres out of the grey skins.
2
Crush
Crush the peeled beans in a bowl with a fork. Stir in lemon zest, juice, torn mint, olive oil and salt.
3
Grill the bread
Toast the ciabatta slices on a hot griddle pan for two minutes per side until charred lines appear.
4
Top and serve
Rub the warm bread with the cut garlic, pile on the bean mash and finish with crushed pink pepper.
VEG.ARMY TIP
Save five minutes by skipping the peel — the texture will be slightly grassier but still excellent.
