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Broad Beans with Ricotta and Salsa Verde

Cultural Context

Broad beans, also known as fava beans, are a staple in Italian cuisine, particularly in the spring when they're at their peak. This dish highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh ingredients, celebrating the arrival of spring produce. Traditionally, it’s enjoyed as a light appetizer or side dish, showcasing the creamy texture of ricotta paired with the herbaceous notes of salsa verde. Today, variations can be found across Mediterranean cuisines, reflecting local herbs and cheeses.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups broad beans
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

salsa verde

🥗Healthier: chimichurri

💰Cheaper: store-bought pesto

Chimichurri provides a fresh flavor similar to salsa verde.

1

Boil water with salt until it reaches a rolling boil.

2

Add broad beans to the boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

3

Run the beans under cold tap water to stop the cooking process.

4

Carefully remove the outer membrane from the broad beans, leaving the bright green beans.

5

Chop onion and add to a bowl.

6

Add capers to the bowl for a salty taste.

7

Zest the lemon and add the zest to the bowl.

8

Add garlic to the bowl.

9

Chop parsley and add it to the bowl.

10

Add red wine vinegar and a generous amount of olive oil to the bowl.

11

Squeeze lemon juice into the ricotta cheese.

12

Add salt and black pepper to the ricotta and mix well.

13

Layer the ricotta mixture on a serving plate.

14

Sprinkle the broad beans generously on top of the ricotta.

15

Spoon the salsa verde mixture over the broad beans and ricotta.

16

Garnish with pea shoots or fresh herbs on top.

17

Serve with seedy crackers on the side.

Cooking Techniques

blanchingmixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

potbowlstrainerserving plate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fava Beans with RicottaFava Bean Salad
Local Name: Fave con Ricotta e Salsa Verde

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