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Fava Beans with Grilled Pecorino Cheese

Ingredients which are perfect together become ever yummier in this great appetiser recipe
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Georgia J. Bromley:

Fava beans and cheese are a match made in heaven! I usually eat them raw, but this version is a great alternative: I made my pecorino slightly crunchy...

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tagAlt.Fava beans and Pecorino Cheese

A classic regional Italian pairing: fava beans and pecorino cheese are the Queen and King of Tuscan spring!

Italians love their fava beans, and late spring is the perfect season for the sweetest, juiciest beans to pair with amazing cheese!

If you have never tried fava beans, pecorino cheese and pear salad, you absolutely must give it a go!

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Ingredients

for 4 servings

Fava Beans with Grilled Pecorino Cheese Ingredients

  • Pecorino cheese 200 grams
  • Fava beans 300 grams
  • Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
  • Salt and Pepper as needed

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'61 Satèn Wine - Berlucchi Wine Estate

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Preparation

for 4 servings

Step

1

Of 3

Prepare the Fava Beans

Clean the fava beans, just keep the fruits/seeds.

Season with little salt and plenty evo oil and black pepper and mix well.

Step

2

Of 3

Bake Pecorino Cheese

Cut the pecorino in slices, 0,5 cm thick, and sear on a hot non-stick pan or grill, on both sides.

Step

3

Of 3

Complete the Dish

Put slices on top of the fava bean ‘salad’, serve immediately.

TIP: You can also just enjoy fava beans with fresh pecorino cheese, cut into small cubes.

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'61 Satèn Wine - Berlucchi Wine Estate

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'61 Satèn Wine - Berlucchi Wine Estate

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The Soave from Azienda Agricola Bertani, a light white wine from 2019

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tagAlt.berlucchi 61 Saten

'61 Satèn Wine - Berlucchi Wine Estate

0.75l

A perfect wine for anyone who likes smoothness and elegance in their glass of bubbles.

View product
About Guido Berlucchi Wine Estate
tagAlt.foto bottiglia consorzio garda

Garda DOC Spumante Wine

0.75l

Elegant, modern and bright - a very special bottle of bubbles

View product
About Garda DOC Consortium
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Soave Vintage 2019 Wine - Bertani

0.75l

The Soave from Azienda Agricola Bertani, a light white wine from 2019

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About Bertani Wine Estate

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Reviews

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Georgia J. Bromley Thursday 8th of April 2021

fava and pecorino

Fava beans and cheese are a match made in heaven! I usually eat them raw, but this version is a great alternative: I made my pecorino slightly crunchy, and it was amazing!

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