Fava Bean and Burrata Crostini

Ingredients

Baguette

1, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices

Extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons, divided

Salt

to taste, plus a pinch for blanching

Black pepper

to taste

Fresh fava beans

1 cup, shelled

Burrata cheese

8 ounces, at room temperature

Fresh basil

1/4 cup, chopped

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
3. Brush both sides of the baguette slices with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crostini are golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even toasting.
5. While the crostini are baking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the fava beans for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process.
6. Once cooled, gently remove the outer skins from the fava beans to reveal the tender green beans inside.
7. In a bowl, combine the blanched fava beans, lemon juice, chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
8. Spread a generous amount of burrata cheese on each toasted crostini.
9. Top each crostini with the fava bean mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
10. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy the burst of fresh flavors!