Recipe: Broad bean bruschetta

11 June, 2022 /

Också känd som favaböna, släkt med ärtor och har odlats i flera århundraden och används världen över. Kan ätas rå, men som mogen äts den oftast ångad eller kokad. Kan också grillas eller fritteras, som spanska “habas fritas”.

We often serve them as a side dish or incorporate them in a stew or sauce. But a favourite is broad bean bruschetta.


Ingredients

Method

  • A bunch of broad beans (can also add in peas if needed)
  • A handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • Some olive oil
  • A small piece of finely chopped preserved lemon (or a dash of lemon juice, grated lemon rind and a pinch of salt)
  • Black pepper
  • Sliced sourdough bread, toasted
  • A garlic clove, cut in half lengthwise
  • A small amount of grated parmesan cheese (or toasted seeds or mint as vegan option)
  1. Rensa bönorna från baljorna. Koka bönorna i 1-2 minuter, låt svalna lite och tryck sedan ut innerbönorna ur sina skal.
  2. Mash the beans using a fork or keep them almost whole (as in the picture) and mix with the mint, olive oil and lemon
  3. Season to taste
  4. Brush some olive oil onto one side of the toasted bread and rub the garlic clove onto the toast.
  5. Top the toast with broad bean mix and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or seeds/mint.