Sara sees cooking and baking as a delicious way to…
A quick, easy and oh so delicious appetizer that adds a little flavor to your everyday cooking.
By Sara Clevering
I really suggest trying to find fresh fava beans because I think they make the difference. I also think maybe adding some diced red onions would add a nice bite to this mix and some added flavor and color.
PrintBean, Mint and Ricotta Crostino
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- Author: Sara Clevering, adapted from Twenty Dollar Twenty Minute Meals by Caroline Wright.
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A quick, easy and oh so delicious appetizer that adds a little flavor to your everyday cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of beans (fava preferably)
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
- french bread
- ricotta
- fresh mint
- red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat broiler. While you do this boil 1/2 cup of salter water. Then put 2 cups of drained fava beans (I had to use Lima because I couldn’t find any fava at the local grocery store I was at.) in the skillet for about 5 minutes. Drain the beans and then add salt, pepper and oil and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar with 1/4 cup of mint.
- Once finished, toast the bread. When the bread is finished toast the cheese on the bread and the bean mixture on top!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizers
Sara sees cooking and baking as a delicious way to connect with the past and travel the world from her kitchen. She is commited to preparing homemade, unprocessed meals for her family and is always looking for tricks to fit this into a busy schedule. Sara is currently in the Boston area after several years living in London, Spain, and the Czech Republic, and travelling extensively in Eastern and Western Europe, always making sure to experience local culture through food. She also blogs with her sisters at www.threecleversisters.com