Fava Bean and Tomato Loaf with Salsa Verde Topping

Method

1. Soak beans overnight in plenty of cold water.
2. Rinse the beans and then bring to boil in about half a litre of water with the onion and bay leaf.
3. Cook for around 30 minutes.
4. Drain off any excess liquid and mash with a fork.
5. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix.
6. Pour the mixture into a nonstick loaf tin and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes at 180C or until firm.
7. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn onto a cooling tray.

1. Pick the leaves from the bunches of herbs.
2. Put all the ingredients to a blender and pulse until coarsely chopped and well mixed (you can also just chop the herbs by hand and mix the ingredients in a bowl - the blender doesn't save much time).
3. Adjust seasoning to taste and 'ice' the loaf just before serving (once the loaf is cool)