Fava Bean And Goat Cheese Dip With Radishes Food

FAVA BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE DIP WITH RADISHES

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook fava beans until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and transfer to ice-water bath. Let cool. Drain, and peel beans.
• Pulse beans, goat cheese, oil, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until just combined but still chunky, about 6 or 7 times. Stir in water. Add an additional tablespoon water if mixture is too thick. Transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Sprinkle with pepper just before serving. Serve with radishes.

CRUDITES WITH GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, ricotta, vinegar, salt, a pinch of pepper, the sugar, and oil in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer dip to a serving bowl; season with pepper. Serve with endive and radishes.

FAVA BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add fava beans and cook until very tender, 4 to 8 minutes depending on size. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to ice bath until cool. Drain, and if using fresh, squeeze beans from skin.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion, garlic, minced chile, and cumin, and cook until very soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly and transfer mixture to a food processor.
• Add beans, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the processor and process until very smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if necessary. Spoon dip into a serving bowl and drizzle with oil. Garnish with sliced chile, cilantro, and mint. Serve with vegetables or flatbread.