Fava Beans and Chicory

By Lavinia, a Pugliese friend.
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Puglia and Basilicata!

Ingredients for 4 people:

• 1 lb of chicory
• 1 lb of dried and peeled fava beans
• 1 gallon of water
• 1.5 Tbsp of salt
• 1 Tbsp of EVOO
• 4 slices of bread 

Directions:

• Soak the fava beans overnight 
• Bring the water with salt to a boil and add the chicory
• When cooked drain the chicory and set it aside, keeping the water to use for cooking the fava beans
• Cook the fava beans until they fall apart and the consistency resembles mashed potatoes (use a fork if you need to reach a thick consistency, not runny)
• Toast the slices of bread
• Serve chicory and fava beans on a plate (see picture)
• Drizzle with EVOO and serve with bread

Buon appetito!