Fava Bean and Cheese Sandwich

Name: Fava Bean and Cheese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Fava beans shelled and peeled 3.5 oz; Multigrain whole wheat bread 6 slices; Stracciatella cheese ½ cup; Pecorino cheese medium aged 3 oz; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Dried tomatoes in oil 6; Salad to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 768
Carbohydrates g 57.7
of which sugars g 9.9
Protein g 30.4
Fats g 46.2
of which saturated fat g 19.65
Fiber g 10.5
Cholesterol mg 90
Sodium mg 1981

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Makes: 2 pieces
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

If you’re dreaming of a fava bean and cheese sandwich, you’re in for such a treat. Seriously good. When spring hits, Italians whip up this fresh, tender snack—perfect for a picnic under the warm sun. I mean, really. The star ingredients? Fresh broad beans, semi-aged Pecorino cheese, and stracciatella di burrata. They just come together in a way that's both simple and delicious. In places like Lazio and Umbria, pairing broad beans and Pecorino is a springtime favorite, pretty much popping up as soon as markets fill with fresh stuff.

This fava bean sandwich is all about layers: creamy cheeses and a bit of paté di fave enhance that fresh, green taste. It is rustic and casual. Grab some good bread, stuff it, and there you go. It screams spring—without any fuss.

And picture this: you’re outside with friends or family, picnic blanket spread out, sun shining—this is when the fava bean sandwich recipe really really shines. It's got two delicious layers: a smooth fava bean spread or paté, which is like a fava bean puree, followed by slices of sharp Pecorino and a dollop of creamy stracciatella. It’s a Mediterranean treat with a real Italian twist—fresh, light, and just crispy enough from the bread.

While this exact sandwich isn’t a traditional Italian thing, the flavors are classic for early spring. Turning them into a vegetarian sandwich is perfect for a laid-back lunch. Even if you’re not in Italy, it feels like an Italian spring picnic—easy joys, good cheese, and the season’s first sweet green beans. It's a healthy sandwich recipe that's plant-based, protein-packed, and a bit more exciting than your usual lunch, especially when shared with those you love hanging out with. And the sauce? Super tasty.

How to prepare Fava Bean and Cheese Sandwich

To make the fava bean and cheese sandwich, start with the How to Clean Fava Beans: remove the filament from the pod, open it gently to remove the fava beans and remove the outer skin 1, place the shelled fava beans in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil 2, blend the fava beans with an immersion blender 3

to obtain a puree 4. Now toast the bread slices on a grill on one side only to make them just crispy 5. You will need 3 slices of bread for each sandwich. Also, slice the Pecorino thinly 6 and remove the rind from each slice

drain the sundried tomatoes from the preservation oil and cut them into strips 7. Everything is ready for the assembly of the sandwiches: start with the first one: fill a slice of bread with half of the Pecorino, spread the fava bean cream on top 9

place half of the sundried tomatoes on top and close with another slice of bread 10, spread half of the burrata stracciatella on top 11, lay a few previously washed and dried salad leaves 12

season with a drizzle of oil 13 and close with the third slice of bread 14. Your first fava bean and cheese sandwich is ready; finish the ingredients to prepare the second and share this genuine goodness outdoors 15!

Storage

The sandwich with fava beans is recommended to be stored for a maximum of one day in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Freezing is not recommended

Suggestion

Have fun filling the fava bean sandwich with many other appetizing ingredients: robiola cheese, marinated artichokes, and prosciutto are just some of the variations you can experiment with!

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