Fava Bean, Burrata, and Mint Crostini
Fava Bean, Burrata, and Mint Crostini is fresh, creamy fava bean hummus served with toasted bread and Burrata cheese. It's the perfect spring appetizer!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh baguette sliced 1/2" thick on the bias
- 1 lb. fava beans unshelled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint plus more for garnish
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for the crostini
- salt and pepper to taste
- Burrata cheese sliced
Instructions
Prepare the crostini:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and toasted. Remove from heat and cool.
Prepare the hummus:
- Prepare the fava beans according to my instructions in my post How To Cook Fava Beans.
- Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper.
- With the processor on low, add the oil through the chute and process until combined. Taste and correct the seasoning.
Assemble the crostini:
- Place about a tablespoon of the hummus on each slice of bread followed by a small slice of Burrata, a bit more puree or cooked fava beans and freshly chopped mint.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep time above includes shelling and cooking the fava beans.
- The toasted baguette may be made in advance and stored in an air tight container until ready to serve.
- Fava bean hummus is also delicious as a spread for wraps or a dip for crackers or veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1crostini, Calories: 267kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 495mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
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