Broad Beans Crostini
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 kilo broad beans double peeled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 slices thick pancetta
- 1/2 cup stock or water
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the pancetta into wide ribbons
- Cook the onion in the oil until it becomes translucent, then add the pancetta strips and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes
- Stir in beans. Season with a little pepper
- Add stock or water and simmer, covered, on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add more water if necessary.
- When the beans are tender, add salt, pepper to taste, ,and cook for a few more minutes uncovered until the last of the liquid has evaporated
- Serve with thin slices of pecorino over the beans