Boil the fresh chicory or greens of choice for fave e cicoria. Once the fava beans are soft, mash them until very smooth and creamy. You may need to add water or olive oil to the mixture to make it soft and creamy. Mashed the boiled fava beans until smooth and creamy. Mash the boiled fava beans until smooth and creamy.
Making this Fava beans dip is a simple process but you do want to take a little notice of how to get those beans cooked just right. Once you have the caramelized onions, garlic and thyme sauteed in the pan, you want to add the beans with warm water and olive oil. After this, season with salt and pepper and turn the heat down the medium.
This easy and delicious Purè di fave e Cicorie – Fava Bean Puree with Chicory — is a traditional antipasti dish from Puglia, Italy. Made with dried fava beans, this healthy soul-satisfying vegan dish captures the best of the Mediterranean diet in both simplicity and flavour.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chicory and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. To serve, fill each plate with half chicory and half fava puree. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil each, and sprinkle with salt.