Pesto di Fave - Fava Bean Pesto
Fava bean pesto (pesto di fave) is a delicious pesto from Liguria made by mashing fava beans with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and cheese.
Equipment
- Grater
- Pestle and Mortar
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 225 grams fava beans (after shelling)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp mint leaves washed and finely chopped
- juice of 1 lemon
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 100 grams parmesan grated
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the fava beans, garlic and cheese with half the oil and half the lemon juice, mint and a good pinch of salt then mash or blend with a pestle and mortar or a food processor.
- Taste the pesto and add more lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and salt to taste.
- Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil then serve.
Notes
- Serve on crostini or bruschetta.
- Stir through pasta for a quick simple pasta dish.
- Make the fava bean pesto a day or two in advance, It will keep well in the fridge for a day or two.