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Broad Bean and Cheese Sandwich

17/11/2023

I can guide you in preparing a broad bean and cheese sandwich with an Italian twist. It’s a simple and delicious dish that you can make for a quick lunch or an outdoor picnic. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread of your preference
  • 100 g of fresh or frozen broad beans
  • 50-100 g of fresh pecorino cheese or another Italian cheese of your preference, sliced or shredded
  • A sprig of fresh mint
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. If you’re using fresh broad beans, blanch them in salted water for about a minute, then drain them and remove the outer skin. If you’re using frozen broad beans, follow the instructions on the packaging for the correct thawing and cooking.

  2. Gently crush the broad beans with a fork in a bowl, then season with a pinch of salt, pepper, a drizzle of oil, and torn fresh mint leaves.

  3. Prepare your slices of bread: you can toast them slightly if you prefer a crunchy texture.

  4. Evenly distribute the cheese over the slices of bread. On one of the two slices, also add the mashed broad bean mixture.

  5. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread and if desired, you can briefly warm it on a grill or in a pan to allow the cheese to soften and bind with the broad beans.

  6. Once ready, serve the sandwich cut in half or into triangles.

Curiosity

The broad bean and cheese sandwich is an Italian reinterpretation of the classic sandwich. The broad bean is appreciated in Italian cuisine, especially in the southern regions such as Puglia and Sicily, where it is often paired with local cheeses. Fresh pecorino and mint add a unique flavor that recalls the Mediterranean tastes.

Broad Bean and Cheese Sandwich