Name: Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. shelled fresh fava beans -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice -; 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest -; Salt -; Freshly ground pepper -; 16 slice baguette -; 1/4 lb. buffalo mozzarella -; Aged balsamic vinegar -; 2 tbsp. thinly sliced mint leaves -

Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

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Ingredients for - Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

1. 1 lb. shelled fresh fava beans -

2. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice -

4. 1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest -

5. Salt -

6. Freshly ground pepper -

7. 16 slice baguette -

8. 1/4 lb. buffalo mozzarella -

9. Aged balsamic vinegar -

10. 2 tbsp. thinly sliced mint leaves -

How to cook deliciously - Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

1. Stage

In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the fava beans until the skins start to loosen, 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the favas. Transfer the favas to a food processor and add the oil, lemon juice, and zest, and pulse to a coarse puree. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Stage

Spread the fava-bean puree on the toasts and top with the mozzarella strips. Drizzle the toasts with the balsamic vinegar, scatter the mint on top, and serve. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.