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Fava Beans and Pancetta

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Fava Beans and PancettaYunhee Kim

If your toddler doesn't want the toast part, give him a more finger food–friendly bowl of cooked, unmashed beans. Four-star chefs wait all year for the same privilege.

Tip:

If your toddler doesn't want the toast part, give him a more finger food–friendly bowl of cooked, unmashed beans. Four-star chefs wait all year for the same privilege.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta or unsmoked bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shelled and peeled fresh fava beans
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 slices country bread, toasted
4 ounces pecorino cheese, shaved or grated (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. Heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    2. Add the favas, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

    Step 3

    3. Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bread slices and toast in a 450°F oven for 5 to 6 minutes.

    Step 4

    4. With the back of a fork, mash the beans in the pan until the mixture is chunky.

    Step 5

    5. Spread the beans on the toasts and top with the pecorino, if desired.

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