Fava Beans and Pancetta

Ingredients

• •4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •4 ounces pancetta or unsmoked bacon, diced
• •2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• •2 cups shelled and peeled fresh fava beans
• •to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• •8 slices country bread, toasted
• •4 ounces pecorino cheese
• •shaved or grated (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

   5 min

2. 2.

   2. Add the favas, season with the salt and pepper, and cook until the beans are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

   8 min

3. 3.

   3. Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the bread slices and toast in a 450°F oven for 5 to 6 minutes.

   6 min

4. 4.

   4. With the back of a fork, mash the beans in the pan until the mixture is chunky.

   2 min

5. 5.

   5. Spread the beans on the toasts and top with the pecorino, if desired.

   2 min