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Fava Bean Toasts
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Health Score:
83 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
583
calories
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Nutritional values
This protein-rich recipe is a fun take on the traditional English meal of beans on toast.
Make sure to use a hearty bread that can hold up to the beans. A whole grain or seeded variety is best, and also provides added fiber.
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 583 cal. | (28 %) | ||
Protein | 36 g | (37 %) | ||
Fat | 8 g | (7 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 90 g | (60 %) | ||
Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
Roughage | 11.8 g | (39 %) |
more nutritional values
Vitamin A | 0.1 mg | (13 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | (1 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | (10 %) | ||
Vitamin K | 2.9 μg | (5 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.7 mg | (70 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.3 mg | (27 %) | ||
Niacin | 9.5 mg | (79 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.6 mg | (43 %) | ||
Folate | 200 μg | (67 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 1.1 mg | (18 %) | ||
Biotin | 12.3 μg | (27 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.2 μg | (7 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 4 mg | (4 %) | ||
Potassium | 1,734 mg | (43 %) | ||
Calcium | 259 mg | (26 %) | ||
Magnesium | 192 mg | (64 %) | ||
Iron | 8.8 mg | (59 %) | ||
Iodine | 12 μg | (6 %) | ||
Zinc | 4.3 mg | (54 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 2.5 g | |||
Uric acid | 217 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 6 mg | |||
Complete sugar | 4 g |
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Ingredients
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4
- Ingredients
- 2 cups Fava bean (shelled)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ clove garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small Baguette (cut into 8 slices)
- ½ cup Parmesan (shaved)
- 8 sprigs mint (to garnish)
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
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Preparation steps
1.
Blanch the fava beans in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water for 2 minutes. Preheat the grill to hot.
2.
Drain well and tip into a bowl. Add the olive oil, garlic, and seasoning, mashing until creamy yet with a little texture.
3.
Toast the slices of baguette under the grill for 1 minute, turning halfway through. Remove and leave to cool slightly before topping with the crushed fava beans.
4.
Garnish with shaved Parmesan, mint leaves, and a little seasoning before serving.
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