Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini Recipe

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Arugula and Fava Bean Crostini
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
139
Calories
Total time
28
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 with rack in middle.
  2. Cook fava beans in boiling water, uncovered, until tender, 3-4 minutes.
  3. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Gentle peel off skins (Note: if using edamame, don't peel).
  4. Pulse fava beans in a food processor until very coarsely chopped, then transfer 1/2 of the mixture to a large bowl.
  5. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup arugula, grated cheese, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper to favas in processor.
  6. Puree till smooth.then add to the bowl.
  7. Coarsely chop remaining cup arugula and gently fold into fava-bean mixture.
  8. Cut 16 diagonal slices (1/3 thick) from baguette and put in a 4-sided sheet pan.
  9. Drizzle with remaining tablespoons oil.
  10. Bake until pale golden and crisp, 8-10 minute Rub with cut side of garlic.
  11. Spoon fava bean mixture onto baguette toasts, then drizzle with oil and top with mint.
  12. Chef Notes: Topping can be made 8 hours ahead and chilled, but eliminate the arugula and fold in before using. Toasts can be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.35 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.14g 17%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 85.55mg 4%
Potassium 64.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.09g 2%
Sugars 1.44g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 6%
Protein 3.83g 8%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 7.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 351.55 Kcal (1472 kJ)
Calories from fat 253 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.11g 17%
Cholesterol 12.6mg 2%
Sodium 215.81mg 4%
Potassium 162.7mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.89g 2%
Sugars 3.63g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3.81g 6%
Protein 9.67g 8%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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