Name: Fava Beans and Pancetta
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta or unsmoked bacon, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups shelled and peeled fresh fava beans; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 8 slices country bread, toasted; 4 ounces pecorino cheese, shaved or grated (optional)

Fava Beans and PancettaYunhee Kim

If your toddler doesn't want the toast part, give him a more finger food–friendly bowl of cooked, unmashed beans. Four-star chefs wait all year for the same privilege.

Tip:

If your toddler doesn't want the toast part, give him a more finger food–friendly bowl of cooked, unmashed beans. Four-star chefs wait all year for the same privilege.

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