Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

Ingredients

• 1 (2- to 3-ounce) piece Pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
• 2 ½ pounds fava beans in pods
• + 5 more ingredients
• • For the fava beans::
  • 1 medium garlic clove, cut in half (optional)
  • Olive oil, for brushing
  • 1 sweet baguette
  • For the crostini::

For the crostini: Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Slice baguette on the bias into about 20 (1/2-inch-thick) pieces, place slices on a baking sheet, and brush lightly with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake until lightly toasted and crisp, about 8 minutes. After rem...

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