Fava Bean & Pecorino Crostini

Fresh fava beans and tasty Pecorino Romano – this is a classic springtime pairing in Italy, and perfect for enjoying with a glass of crisp white wine like our La Biondina.

A freshly pressed olive oil like our JOSEPH is a must for adding flavour and spice!

If you can't get your hands on fresh fava beans, frozen will do just fine once thawed.

Ingredients

• 2.00 kg fresh fava beans (in husks) or 500g frozen
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• zest of 1 lemon
• 300 g Pecorino Romano
• JOSEPH Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Make the purée

Using a fork, roughly mash the beans into a light, chunky purée. Stir through the chopped spring onions, lemon zest, a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper.

2. Toast the bread

Lightly grill or toast the slices of bread. While still warm, drizzle with a little JOSEPH Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

3. Assemble the crostini

Spread each slice of bread with the fava bean mixture, then top with thick slices of Pecorino Romano. Finish with a final drizzle of olive oil.

This is a delicious springtime starter before moving onto main course!