Harictos Verts And White Beans With Shallot Vinaigrette Food

HARICOTS VERTS WITH SHALLOT DRESSING

Steps:

• Steam beans until just tender, 3 to 8 minutes. While beans are steaming, whisk together remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Toss beans with dressing and season with salt and pepper.

HARICTOS VERTS AND WHITE BEANS WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 2 cups dried white beans, such as cannellini (see Note), soaked overnight and drained 1 small onion, halved 1 bay leaf 1 large thyme sprig Kosher salt 2 pounds haricots verts, trimmed 2 large shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup chopped parsley In a large pot, cover the dried beans with 3 inches of water. Add the onion, bay leaf and thyme and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add more water as needed to maintain the water level. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and remove the pot from the heat. Let the beans cool in the cooking water. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the haricots verts until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain the beans and spread them on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool. In a small bowl, combine the shallots, garlic, mustard and both vinegars. Add a pinch of salt and let the vinaigrette stand for 10 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Drain the dried beans and discard the onion, bay leaf and thyme. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and add the haricots verts. Add the vinaigrette and toss well. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve. MAKE AHEAD The dried beans can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated in their liquid overnight. NOTES Although dried beans will last for years, the newer the crop, the more delicious the beans are and the more evenly they cook. So it's best to buy from a trusted source, like Rancho Gordo, and cook the beans soon after buying.

ROASTED HARICOTS VERTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Trim the stem ends only from the haricots verts and place them on two sheet pans. Drizzle the beans with 2 tablespoons of the oil (total) and spread them out in one layer. Sprinkle them with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, until crisp-tender. Serve hot.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath. Add salt to the boiling water, then add the haricots verts; cook just until the beans are bright green all over, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain the beans; rinse immediately with cold water. Transfer to the ice-water bath. When chilled completely, drain; pat dry.
• Put the shallot and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in the mustard. Whisking constantly, pour in the oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified. Set aside until ready to dress the beans; whisk before using.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH WARM SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of boiling water, place haricots verts and cook 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain and plunge beans into ice water, drain and set aside.
• In a large non stick skillet over medium high heat add oil and shallots, saute 4 minutes or until golden brown. Add vinegar and stir, cook approximately 5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Place haricots verts to mixture, add salt and pepper and saute 2 minutes or until beans are heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Put the butter in a small saute pan set over low heat.
• Add the garlic and shallots.
• Saute for 2-3 min, until just softened.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a boil.
• Add a Tbs of kosher salt.
• Drop in the beans.
• Cook until they are tender but not mushy, from 60 seconds for the tiniest green beans to as long as 5 min for the larger ones.
• Taste frequently during cooking so that they are not overcooked.
• Drain and transfer to a serving dish.
• Add the shallot butter and sliced basil.
• Toss gently.
• Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve.