Lunch: Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Smashed Fresh Favas

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh fava beans, shelled (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
16 grilled baguette slices
1/4 pound buffalo mozzarella, torn into thin strips
Aged balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves

Instructions

In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the fava beans until the skins start to loosen, 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the favas. Transfer the favas to a food processor and add the oil, lemon juice and zest and pulse to a coarse puree. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the fava-bean puree on the toasts and top with the mozzarella strips. Drizzle the toasts with the balsamic vinegar, scatter the mint on top and serve.

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