CROSTINI WITH LIMA BEAN & PECORINO PUREE
In Tuscany, they puree garlicky fresh fava beans and it is slathered over crispy rounds of crostini and served as an appetizer, Fordhook lima beans have a similar taste and texture! This simple appetizer is wonderful with a glass of sparkling wine like proseco or sauvignon blanc. ;) A scattering of paper thin radish slices provides a juicy crunch and brightens up the plate. You can substitute flat leaf parsley for the mint or a few tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary. From: The Best of The Best Volume 11. Chef: Paula Disbrowe - From:The Editors of Food & Wine, 2008 :)
Provided by Manami
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil; add the lima beans and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Drain in a colander and shock the beans in cold water; drain again, shaking the colander to remove excess moisture.
- Place the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor, fitted with an electric blade and process until coarsely chopped.
- Add the lima beans and process until they form a rough paste.
- Add the red pepper flakes, pecorino, mint and 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and pulse until combined; with the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until well incorporated.
- Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, or lemon juice and black pepper as desired.
- To serve slather a generous amount of puree on a slice of toasted bread and garnish with a few rounds of radish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 30.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2.7
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