Fava Bean and Tuna Bruschetta

Ingredients

Fava beans

2 cups, shelled

Canned tuna

1 can (5 oz), drained

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Fresh mint

1/4 cup, chopped

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Olive oil

3 tablespoons, plus more for brushing

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Baguette

1, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the fava beans for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Once cooled, gently remove the outer skin from each fava bean to reveal the tender green bean inside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the peeled fava beans, drained tuna, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to mash the fava beans.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil on both sides and arrange them on a baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove the toasted bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
8. Top each slice of toasted baguette with a generous spoonful of the fava bean and tuna mixture.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean delight!