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    Recipes ยป Appetizers ยป French Appetizers

    Fava, Feta, and Mint Tart with Lemon

    Published: Jun 28, 2012 ยท Modified: Jun 18, 2018 by Marissa Stevens ยท 13 Comments

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    I promised you a couple of recipes to go with that quick whole wheat puff pastry that's now in your freezer. It's there right? In neat little 4-inch squares? I hope so, because you've got delicious meals just minutes away if you do, like Chicken Pot Pie with Puff Pastry and this Fava, Feta and Mint Tart with Lemon.

    Fava Feta and Mint Tart with Lemon

    In a roundabout way, this post comes to you from Tom and Barb - who are our good friends and also happen to be building one of the greenest homes in the world! They had a huge CSA share complete with a bag of plump, shiny fava beans that they had no time to prepare. I was seriously giddy when they offered them to us and this recipe is how we used them. Thank you Tom and Barb!

    Fava Beans

    Our growing season is slower than many, so you may be past favas. If you are, shelled English peas would be equally delicious. Just give them a quick blanch in boiling water and swap them in if you like.

    Fava, Feta, and Mint Tart with Lemon

    Marissa Stevens
    These tarts are small, but very rich. Pair them with a green salad and youโ€™ll have a satisfying meal. Also, if your puff pastry is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight before baking.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 265 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 4-inch squares butter based puff pastry thawed (either store bought or quick whole wheat puff pastry - see recipe notes below)
    • 1 ยฝ pounds fresh fava beans in-pod weight
    • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
    • juice and zest of ยฝ lemon
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • chive flowers for garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Split fava pods lengthwise and slide your finger along the inside to coax the beans into a bowl. Add beans to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes (longer for larger beans); lift out with a slotted spoon into a strainer and rinse to cool. Pierce each fava beanโ€™s outer skin with your thumbnail and transfer inner beans to a small bowl, discarding skin. Set aside.
    • Arrange squares of puff pastry on prepared baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
    • While the pastry squares bake, add fava beans, feta, chives, mint, thyme, and lemon zest and juice to the bowl of a food processor; pulse 4 or 5 times until mixture is combined and fava beans are unevenly chopped. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse once more. (Alternately, you can mix this all together in a medium bowl, using the back of a fork to crush fava beans to your desired size.)
    • Once the pastry squares have baked for 20 minutes, remove from the oven and spoon ยผ of the fava mixture on top of each pastry square. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more. Transfer tarts to a platter or individual plates. Serve sprinkled with fresh chive flowers if desired.

    Notes

    Make your ownย Quick Whole Wheat Puff Pastry

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 486mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 3mg
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    1. savorysaltysweet says

      July 11, 2012 at 9:50 pm

      Oh, my goodness--this looks so lovely. I love favas, lemon, mint, feta...everything you've got in here, basically. I must make this.

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 11, 2012 at 10:37 pm

        Thank you - I think you'll like it!

        Reply
    2. Reem | Simply Reem says

      July 06, 2012 at 2:47 am

      Beautiful!!
      I need to start cooking with fava beans more, you just inspired me Marissa!!

      Reply
    3. Simply Life says

      July 01, 2012 at 9:44 am

      what a fun, summery dish! I'm still so impressed by the puff pastry!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 01, 2012 at 9:56 am

        Thanks - it's fun to experiment with savory and sweet ways to use it.

        Reply
    4. Giovanna says

      June 29, 2012 at 9:00 am

      Beautiful recipe and very creative !!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 01, 2012 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Giovanna.

        Reply
    5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      June 29, 2012 at 1:51 am

      They look fantastic! And fresh and delicious food gifts like these are the best! ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 01, 2012 at 9:54 am

        Thanks Lorraine.

        Reply
    6. Eileen says

      June 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm

      Beautiful! Now I just need to get the willpower to actually peel each and every individual fava bean... ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 01, 2012 at 9:54 am

        Or look for really small, fresh pods and skip the peeling. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

      June 28, 2012 at 10:58 am

      Now I really have to give the puff pastry a try! This tart is one favorite ingredient on top of the other

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        July 01, 2012 at 9:54 am

        Hi Paula - me too, love them all!

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