FAVE E CICORIA (AND A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN MATERA)

Pureed fave beans, elegantly garnished with the rich tasting regional olive oil, and wonderfully sauteed cicoria, with some toasted croutons for texture and added flavor.

Fava puree:
400 g dried fava beans
400 g fresh chicory (cicoria)
1/4 white onion chopped fine
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp evo oil
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper
water 500 ml plus more if it dries out.
Chicory:
400 g fresh chicory (cicoria)
2 tbsp evo oil
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
1/2 cup croutons
1 Tbsp evo oil
Salt and pepper
Pinch of peperoncino

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