Fava Bean Crostini

Spring is finally here! If you are looking for something delicious and light to serve at your next get together, Chef Erin’s Fava Bean Crostini is the perfect place to start. This quintessential springtime Hors D’Oeuvre is sure to impress your guests and delight their taste buds.

Ingredients

1 Baguette

Olive Oil

Fresh Basil

2 slices prosciutto parma

2oz Ricotta Salata

1 Lemon

Salt/Pepper

¼ lb Fresh fava beans

Micro Basil

Directions

Cut baguette into crostini size pieces
Brush with olive oil, salt and pepper and fresh basil and grill on both sides very gently
Blanch fava beans till tender in boiling salted water (careful not to overcook) to retain color
Drain fava beans; put into food processor and slowly add olive oil until creamy and smooth
Season with salt, pepper and juice of a lemon
Spread fava bean puree over grilled crostini
Place a thin layer of prosciutto on top of fava bean puree
Top with crumbled ricotta salata
Garnish with micro basil and drizzle with olive oil and serve