Fava Bean Spread with Roasted Garlic Ricotta Recipe - Mother Earth Living

Ingredients

• 1 head garlic (10 cloves), cloves separated, skin on
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup ricotta
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 lemons, rind shaved in long strips from one, 2 teaspoons finely grated zest from the other
• 1-1/4 pounds fava beans (1-1/2 cups shelled beans)
• 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon shredded to garnish
• Salt and black pepper