Fava Bean, Baby Beet And Goat Cheese Salad

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 bunches baby beets, trimmed, washed, leaves reserved
• 9 oz sourdough bread, torn
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 14 oz fava beans, blanched, peeled
• 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
• 4 oz soft goat cheese

1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and 6 cups water. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add beets and simmer, uncovered, for 40-45 mins, until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Arrange bread on a baking tray and drizzle with oil. Season. Bake for 8-10 mins, until golden brown.
3. Remove beets from liquid, let cool then peel. Continue simmering liquid for 5-7 mins, until syrupy.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine beets, reserved leaves, fava beans, sourdough croutons and prosciutto. Crumble cheese over top. Drizzle with syrup and season to taste.

granulated sugar, baby beets, bread, olive oil, fava beans, goat cheese

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