Description
A vibrant appetizer perfect for a casual get-together or a light lunch. Creamy ricotta, bright mint, and savory beans atop toasted bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (473 ml) beans
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
- french bread
- ricotta
- fresh mint
- red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat broiler.
- Boil 1/2 cup of salted water.
- Put 2 cups of drained fava beans in a skillet for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the beans and add salt, pepper, oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup of mint.
- Toast the bread.
- Toast the cheese on the bread and top with the bean mixture.
Notes
- For optimal toasting, slice the French bread thinly and brush with olive oil before broiling.
- If fresh mint is unavailable, substitute 1 teaspoon of dried mint, but reduce the amount to 1/8 cup.
- Store leftover crostini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; refresh with a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 20