Raw fava bean spread
1 cup
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | cup | Shelled fava beans (abt 1 1/2 lb in the shell) |
| 2 | tablespoons | Romano cheese freshly grated |
| ½ | teaspoon | Garlic, finely chopped |
| ⅓ | cup | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| 6 | Mint leaves | |
| Pepper | ||
Directions
1. Slip your fingernail or the tip of a paring knife under the pale skin of each fava bean and peel the skin away.
2. Put the peeled favas and all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree until creamy. Transfer to a bowl and serve.
Food and Wine July 1995
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 08-18-95