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Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges

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Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges

Bruschetta with Fava Beans, Greens, and Blood Oranges

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Equipment

  • - Knife Set: Essential for precise cutting and dicing of fava beans, greens, and other ingredients.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Useful for evenly slicing vegetables like cucumbers or radishes that might accompany the bruschetta.

  • - Toaster Oven: Ideal for toasting bread without overcooking it, keeping it crispy on the outside while maintaining softness inside.

  • - Bread Knife: For cutting through ciabatta or focaccia rolls that serve as a base for bruschetta.

  • - Mixing Bowls (Set of 2): To prepare ingredients and sauces without cross-contamination.

  • - Cutting Board: Necessary for food safety and ease while chopping vegetables and preparing toppings.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons: For precise measurements, ensuring the right balance of ingredients in your bruschetta mixture.

  • - Garlic Press: To mince garlic easily, which is a key flavor component in this dish.

  • - Citrus Juicer (Optional): If you prefer to extract juice from blood oranges yourself for an extra zestiness.

  • - Cheese Grater: For shredding cheeses like Parmesan that might be sprinkled on top, although not explicitly mentioned in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups frozen double-peeled fava beans (about one 14-ounce bag), thawed, divided

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 3 blood oranges or navel oranges

  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

  • 6 cups mixed baby greens (about 3 ounces)

  • 18 slices sourdough or French baguette, toasted

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place 1/4 cup fava beans in small bowl; reserve for salad. Combine 1 1/2 cups fava beans, 1 cup water, and garlic in large skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until fava beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain favas, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer favas to processor; add 3 tablespoons oil and lemon juice. Puree until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten puree as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer fava puree to another small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill fava puree and whole fava beans separately. Bring puree to room temperature before using.
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Instruction 2

Finely grate enough peel from 1 orange to measure 1 teaspoon; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from same orange. Cut off peel and white pith from remaining 2 oranges. Working over bowl and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release orange segments. Whisk orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange juice, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 3

Toss greens, orange segments, 1/4 cup favas, and vinaigrette in large bowl.
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Instruction 4

Spread fava bean puree on warm baguette toasts, dividing equally. Top toasts with salad and serve.
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