Fava Bean Pesto

Ingredients

• 6 leaves basil 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
• 8 slices round greek bread 
• 1 cup avarakkai / broad beans cleaned
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon juice of lemon 
• 1 tablespoon mint leaves 
• 1 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5 cup parmesan 
• 2 tablespoon pinenuts toasted
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 4 ounces manouri shaved
• 4 ounces manouri shaved

Equipment

• blender
• grill

Directions

1. In a blender, puree all ingredients, except the Parmesan, bread, and manouri, until all ingredients are smooth. The pesto should be thick. Season with salt and black pepper. Fold in the Parmesan cheese.
2. Brush the bread with olive oil and grill or toast.
3. Spread the pesto on the toast and top with manouri.