Spring Fava Beans & Pecorino Cheese Crostini
A simple Italian spring crostini made with creamy mashed fava beans, Parmesan, and shaved Pecorino on toasted bread — fresh, elegant, and full of flavor.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup Fava Beans (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- ⅓ tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt & Black Pepper to taste
- 1 oz Pecorino Cheese, shaved
- ½ Baguette sliced
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the fava beans for 2–3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then remove the outer skins.
- Place the peeled fava beans in a bowl and mash with a fork or food processor until mostly smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Toast the bread slices in the oven or on a grill until golden and crisp.
- Spread a generous layer of fava bean mixture onto each slice.
- Top with shaved Pecorino cheese and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Don’t skip peeling the fava beans for a smoother texture
- Toast the bread until golden for the best contrast
- Taste before adding extra salt — the cheese adds saltiness
- Add some lemon zest for extra freshness
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 3mg
