It’s a model we riff on often at home, typically using a white bean of some kind and whatever leafy greens we have on hand, drizzling the lot with olive oil, cutting into a crusty loaf of fresh bread, ...

To prepare the bean purée, first soak the dried cannellini beans in cold water for about 12 hours (1), covering the bowl with food wrap. After the time has passed, drain the beans and rinse them under ...

To prepare the breadsticks with fava bean puree and bacon, start by shelling the fava beans (1) and removing the tougher outer skin (2). Chop the shallot (3), sauté it for a few minutes with some ...