Author Notes: This recipe was inspired by a farmers’ market trip. I love buying whatever looks good then figuring out simple ways of preparing the ingredients to best highlight them. —FunkyLady
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1
cup Fava beans, shelled, blanched, and skins removed
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1
small avocado
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3
tablespoons minced green garlic, white and light green parts only, divided
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1
teaspoon salt
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1
teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
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2
tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/2
pound morels, larger ones cut in half
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2
tablespoons butter
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1
French baguette
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2
pieces bacon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Blend fava beans, 1/2 of the garlic, avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Refrigerate while prepping the mushrooms and toast.
- Slice baguette, thinly on a bias and place on cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven. When lightly browned, turn the slices over to brown the other side.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in sautee pan at medium heat. Remove bacon once crisp and reserve. Add butter, once melted add morels and rest of the garlic. Sautee, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Assemble by spreading a layer of fava bean puree over toasted baguette and carefully placing morels over the top with a little bacon.
- Enjoy!