Fava Bean and Smoked Salmon Crostini
These delicious crostini are topped with creamy fava bean spread and smoked salmon, perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh dill - For garnish
- Smoked salmon - 6 ounces
- Baguette - 1, sliced
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fava beans - 1 cup, shelled
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the fava beans for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Remove the outer skins from the fava beans.
- In a food processor, combine the fava beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy.
- Spread the fava bean mixture onto the toasted baguette slices.
- Top each crostini with a slice of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 2g