Herby Fava Bean Picnic Dip

• 10 ounces fava beans, podded and skinned
• 1 shallot, very finely chopped
• 4 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

1. Put the beans in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse-chop, not too finely.
2. Add the shallot, ricotta, herbs and 1 tbsp of the olive oil and process briefly.
3. Add most of the remaining oil and seasoning, and process again.
4. Check the seasoning.
5. Turn the mixture into a bowl and drizzle with a little more oil.

beans, shallot, ricotta cheese, flat leaf parsley, mint, extra virgin olive oil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herby-fava-bean-picnic-dip-360425 (may not work)