Description
This creamy spread combines tangy goat cheese with mild fava beans, enhanced by fresh tarragon and lemon, perfect for pairing with crisp radishes and fig crackers.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (900 g) fava beans, shelled
- 1/2 cup soft goat cheese (4 oz)
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Radishes, sliced, for serving
- Fig crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.
- Add the fava beans and cook until tender, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drain the beans and transfer them to the ice-water bath to cool. Once cooled, drain and peel the beans.
- In a food processor, pulse the peeled fava beans until roughly chopped.
- Add the goat cheese, olive oil, tarragon, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the processor. Season with salt and pepper.
- Process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the spread to a serving bowl. Serve with sliced radishes and fig crackers.
Notes
- Fava beans are fun to shell and have a satisfying snap.
- This spread pairs well with radishes and fig crackers for a healthy snack.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute fresh mint for tarragon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 mg