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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Macco di Fava (broad bean purée) - Untested


SERVES: 4 as a main, 6 as an appetizer
TIME: 1 hour

1 to 2 Tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
250g / 8.8oz fresh fava beans
600-800ml or 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 cups Vegetable broth, warmed
500g / 1 lb leafy greens, such as spinach, chicory, or chard 
Salt Flakes
Bread, to serve
  1. Heat a glug of olive oil in a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat. 
  2. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned.
  3. Raise the heat to medium and add the fava beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, moving the beans about the pan.
  4. Gradually add the stock, “mano a mano”: one ladle at a time. You don’t want to totally submerge the beans in liquid, add just enough stock for them to cook through. The fava will be done in approximately 25-30 minutes. When the fava beans are ready, turn off the heat, lid the pan, and allow to rest.
  5. In a separate pan, braise the greens in some olive oil and a splash of any leftover broth.
  6. The final texture of the macco di fava is up to you, from ultra chunky to super smooth. Blend the macco to your desired consistency with an immersion blender.
  7. To serve, spoon the greens around a mound of macco in each plate. Nestle a hunk of bread on the side, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and finish with crunchy salt flakes.

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