Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups dried fava beans
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices prosciutto, sliced thin
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor or blender
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the dried fava beans and soak them in water overnight.
2. Drain the beans and transfer them to a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until the beans are tender.
3. Drain the beans and transfer them to a food processor or blender. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer the bigilla to a serving bowl.
5. Top the bigilla with slices of prosciutto and fresh mozzarella.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Simmer the fava beans on low heat.
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 562
- Fat: 43g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 22g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dried chickpeas can be used instead of fava beans.
- Any type of cured meat can be used instead of prosciutto.
- Any type of cheese can be used instead of mozzarella.
Variations:
- Add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes to the bigilla for extra flavor.
- Top the bigilla with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to soak the fava beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly.
- If the bigilla is too thick, add a little bit of water or olive oil to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover bigilla in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the bigilla in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the bigilla in a shallow bowl with the prosciutto and mozzarella arranged on top.
Garnishes:
- Garnish the bigilla with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
Pairings:
- Serve the bigilla with crusty bread or crackers.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve the bigilla with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the bigilla is too thick, add a little bit of water or olive oil to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Be sure to soak the fava beans overnight to ensure they cook evenly.
Food history:
- Bigilla is a traditional Maltese dish made from fava beans.
Flavor profiles:
- The bigilla is creamy and savory, with a hint of garlic and lemon.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the bigilla as an appetizer or snack.
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Region: Italian