Preparation Steps
1
Throw the fava in a pan & cover with water & a little salt.
2
Bring to a boil & lower to a simmer.
3
Cook a couple of minutes until the fava are tender.
4
Drain.
5
Return the pan to the heat.
6
Pour in a couple glugs of olive oil and the garlic clove.
7
Fry the garlic until browned.
8
Then discard garlic.
9
Toss the fava into the pan & saute for a minute or two.
10
Then begin mashing with the back of a wooden spoon until you form a paste.
11
If you need to add a bit of water, do so.
12
Remove fava paste from heat & season with salt & pepper add a squeeze of lemon.
13
Toast slices of good bread & rub warm fava mixture & top with shaved parmesan.
14
You can drizzle a little really good quality extra virgin olive oil as well if you like.