Endive Fava Tartines Herbed Ricotta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Salad
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2 tablespoons minced shallots
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Kosher salt
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Pinch of sugar
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2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
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1 pound fava beans, or a heaping ½ cup shelled edamame
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2 heads endive (3 ounces each), julienned
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2 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced (about 2 tablespoons)
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6 radishes, thinly sliced
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⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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½ cup fresh basil leaves
→ For the Herbed Ricotta
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1 cup fresh ricotta
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½ cup finely chopped mixed fresh herbs (dill, chives, and parsley)
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
→ For the Base
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6 slices peasant bread, ¾ inch thick
# Instructions:
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In a small bowl, season the shallots with a pinch each of salt and sugar. Cover with vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Shell the fava beans, then drop them in the water and cook for 1 minute. Drain and plunge them into an ice bath. Peel the favas and set aside. If using edamame, boil for 1 minute, then plunge into the ice bath.
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In a large bowl combine the endive, scallions, radishes, and favas. Whisk ¹⁄³ cup oil into the vinegar mixture, pour it over the vegetables, and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Add small tender basil leaves whole or roughly chop larger leaves before adding to the bowl and tossing to coat.
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In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, mixed herbs, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Preheat the broiler to high. Arrange the bread on a sheet pan and drizzle with oil. Turn the slices over and drizzle with more oil. Transfer to the oven and broil for about 2 minutes, until golden, watching carefully to prevent burning. Flip and broil the other side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Spread each slice of toasted bread with herbed ricotta and mound the endive salad on top. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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You can prepare the herbed ricotta and salad components a few hours ahead, but assemble the tartines just before serving to maintain the bread's crispness.
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For a time-saving alternative, quality store-bought ricotta can replace homemade.