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 -

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.