This dip can be assemble ahead of time. Then bake it at the last minute. It can be served warm or at room temperature. Plan ahead, sit back, enjoy music with a glass of wine before the guest arrive.
Intingolo di Fave, Carciofi, e Caprino al Forno (Italian)
Serves 8
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C)
Preheat the oven to 375F (190C)
one 10-ounce (285 g) log of (dairy-free) goat cheese, at room temperature
one 8-ounce (225 g) packaged (dairy-free) organic cream cheese at temperature or organic yogurt
zest of 1 organic lemon, plus 2 Tbs. (30 ml) juice
1 cup (200 g) chopped drained marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup (200 g) fresh java beans, shelled, blanched, and peeled (Frozen faves are okay.)
1 bunch organic scallions, white and green parts, chopped = about a cup (200 g)
1/4 cup (50 g) (gluten-free) bread crumbs
1/4 cup (50 g) grated Grana Padano cheese or a hard dairy-free cheese
(gluten-free) crackers or (gluten-free ) baguette sliced for serving
uno 1. When using fresh java beans, after shelling, blanch for 5 minutes in boiling water, rinse in cold water, and remove skin from each bean.
due 2. In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese/yogurt, lemon zest and juice.
tre 3. Process unit very smooth.
quattro 4. Add the artichokes, favas, and scallions, and pulse several times, leaving them a little chunky.
cinque 5. Scrape into a gratin or other shallow baking dish.
sei 6. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubble, abut 25-30 minutes.
sette 7. Serve with basket of toasted breads or crackers.
fava bean plant fava beans
-modified Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian
1/4 cup (50 g) grated Grana Padano cheese or a hard dairy-free cheese
(gluten-free) crackers or (gluten-free ) baguette sliced for serving
uno 1. When using fresh java beans, after shelling, blanch for 5 minutes in boiling water, rinse in cold water, and remove skin from each bean.
due 2. In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese/yogurt, lemon zest and juice.
tre 3. Process unit very smooth.
quattro 4. Add the artichokes, favas, and scallions, and pulse several times, leaving them a little chunky.
cinque 5. Scrape into a gratin or other shallow baking dish.
sei 6. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubble, abut 25-30 minutes.
sette 7. Serve with basket of toasted breads or crackers.
fava bean plant fava beans
-modified Lidia's Celebrate Like an Italian
