This Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta is such a treat!
Tender young beans mixed with cool creamy goats cheese. YUM!
Who says camping food has to all be all Pot Noodles and tinned beans?
When I’m exploring a new area, the first thing I look for is farmers markets, delis and farm shops.
And these are the places you’re going to find foods that are in season, making them fresh, tasty and cheap.
So this little adventure resulted in this broad bean and goats cheese bruschetta, and it was YUM!
If you’re recreating this recipe in the spring, when broad beans are at their tenderest then you can use the bean straight from the pod.
However broad beans get a little tough as we head into summer.
So, be sure to slip off the outer shell of the bean, and just use the small bright green bean inside.
If you’ve never done this before, check out the step by step in my video here.
Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta
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Enjoy!
Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course: brunch
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta
Servings: 2
Calories: 564 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g broad beans, in the pod
- 75 g goats cheese soft (spreadable)
- 2 tbps lemon juice
- salt & pepper
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 clove garlic sliced in half
Instructions
Remove the broad beans from the pods.
Plunge the beans into boiling water and simmer for 3-4 minutes, then drain and put aside until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, toast a couple of slices of sourdough bread on a griddle pan or BBQ.
Rub the toast with a cut garlic clove and drizzle with olive oil.
Tear the broad been 'skin' and plop out the bright green, shiny beans from inside.
Mash these together with the goats cheese, lemon juice and salt & pepper using a potato masher or fork.
Scoop onto the toasted sourdough and sprinkle with a little more black pepper.
Serve with a wedge of lemon and a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 564 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 479mg21%
Potassium 751mg21%
Carbohydrates 86g29%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 6.9mg8%
Calcium 171mg17%
Iron 6.8mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
efwalt says
I’ve had something VERY simillar with peas instead of broad beans. I LOVE broad beans though and wondering why I’ve never made this before. I know I will love it :)
Jane Sarchet says
Ooh yes, peas would be a great substitute!
Strength and Sunshine says
That looks like a lovely small bite! Broad beans are a wonderful idea!
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you! And thank you for stopping by :)
Pam Greer says
This would make a perfect light lunch for the weekend!
Jane Sarchet says
It sure would Pam :)
Jagruti says
Superb looking and mouthwatering
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you!
Calleigh - TheForkBite says
Sounds like a great light lunch for me.
Jane Sarchet says
Hope you enjoy it Calleigh :)
dinnermom says
I think this would be a big hit come tailgate season too!
Jane Sarchet says
Oh yes, just perfect!
foodhuntersguide says
This is my kind of recipe for sure. pinning to make soon
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you, and I hope you love it :)
Flavour and Savour @flavourandsavour.com says
What a great way to use up those beans in the garden! Perfect for lunch!
Jane Sarchet says
Exactly! Perfect for a glut :)
choclette says
Love broad beans and they make a brilliant dip. I’ve never tried making one with goat’s cheese. Sounds delicious.
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Choccy! They do go rather well with goats cheese :)
Claire Jessiman (@foodiequine) says
I must admit to not being a huge fan of broad beans. Possibly because I’m too impatient to double shell them. But this looks delicious!
Jane Sarchet says
They have always been one of my least favourite veggies Claire, but happily the goats cheese makes them a lot more palatable :)
All That I'm Eating says
I love the idea of mashing the beans and cheese together, I will have to try that!
Jane Sarchet says
I hope you enjoy it!