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Fava and Avocado Crostini

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  • Makes about 1½ cups spread for about 2 dozen crostini; serves

    5 to 6

    as an hors d’oeuvre
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    By Elizabeth Schneider

    Published 2001

    • About

    For this dish, the unpeeled beans are braised, then pureed for a chunky, chewy toast topping. Avocado replaces the customary olive oil, offering color, creaminess, and sweetness. The effect is more complex than you might expect—as if herbs and cheese had been added. For variation, add a modicum of slivered mint or basil leaves or both.

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds fava beans
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 large

    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Shell favas. Drop into boiling water, return to a boil and cook 30 seconds. Drain, drop into col

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