Salad Of Beans Peas And Pecorino Food

PECORINO AND BEAN SALAD - FROM GIADA AT HOME

Steps:

• In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine the edamame beans, cannellini beans, cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the garlic mixture and toss well until all the ingredients are coated.

PEA AND BEAN SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook edamame in boiling salted water about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon, plunge in cold water and drain. Add peas to the boiling water and cook about 4 minutes, repeating draining process. Repeat with lima beans, cooking about 5 minutes.
• Combine lemon zest, juice and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until well blended. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place peas and beans in a medium bowl and toss with vinaigrette. Top with pecorino and additional mint if desired.

FAVA BEAN AND PECORINO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over medium heat. Set a bowl of salted ice water on the counter. Blanch the fava beans in the boiling water and plunge immediately into the salted ice water. Remove the tough outer casing from the fava bean.
• Combine the fava beans in a large bowl with the onions, escarole, and the pecorino (reserve a couple shavings for garnish). Add some red wine vinegar, some olive oil and salt, to taste. Toss to coat the salad with the dressing.
• Arrange the salad on serving plates and top with the reserved shaved cheese.
• Springtime on a plate!!!!

PECORINO AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but not brown, about 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Set aside.
• Combine the edamame beans, cannellini beans, cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add the garlic mixture and toss well until all the ingredients are coated.

PENNE CARBONARA WITH FAVA BEANS, PEAS, AND PECORINO

Steps:

• The fava beans need to be blanched to make it easier to remove their skins; in a large pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil.
• Add fava beans and blanch for about a minute, then use a slotted spoon to remove them to a cold water bath and slip off their skins; return water to a boil.
• Now drop in the pasta with 1 tablespoon salt, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, according to package directions.
• Two minutes before pasta is done, drop in the fava beans and peas.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, cheese, and a little salt and pepper; set aside.
• Once the pasta is al dente, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; return pasta and vegetables to the pot, add butter and stir.
• Add egg mixture and chives, toss gently, and add a little cooking liquid (a tablespoon at a time) to form a silky sauce that clings to the pasta; adjust seasonings and serve with cheese for grating.

BELGIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring oil, vinegar, and sugar to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the green beans, peas, corn, pimentos, celery, and onion. Pour in dressing, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight. Season with salt and pepper, and serve chilled.