Fresh Lima Bean And Romaine Lettuce Slaw With Orecchiette Recipes

SWEET FRESH LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Bring about 3 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Heat a medium stockpot over medium-low heat and add the oil. Saute the onions in the oil, gradually adding 1 cup of the boiling water and stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the lima beans and cook until beginning to soften, 10 minutes more. Add the sugar, some salt and red pepper flakes and the remaining boiling water. Partially cover the pan and cook until the lima beans are tender, about 40 minutes. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash one-third of the tender beans and combine to make creamy. Serve warm.

SAUTEED ROMAINE LETTUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, celery, and red-pepper flakes; saute until celery is softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add lettuce, pressing it down to fit. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, tossing occasionally, until lettuce is completely wilted and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.

ZESTY LIMA BEAN SLAW

Steps:

• Cook beans as directed on package; cool.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except basil in large bowl. Add beans; mix lightly.
• Top with basil.

FRESH LIMA BEAN AND ROMAINE LETTUCE SLAW WITH ORECCHIETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, chives, olives and olive oil. Set aside. Cook the lima beans in simmering water until tender. Drain and add to the tomato mixture.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Toss the warm pasta into the salad. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the lettuce and serve immediately.

LIMA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Combine the lima beans, broth and bacon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lima beans are tender and cooked through, adding the corn during the last 2 minutes of cooking, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and discard the bacon and drain the beans and corn. Set aside to come to room temperature.
• Make the vinaigrette: Sprinkle the garlic with about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use the flat side of a chef's knife to press down on the garlic and drag it across the cutting board. Keep mincing, pressing and dragging the garlic until it forms a paste. Place the garlic paste in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, honey and celery seeds. Gradually whisk in the oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the lima beans and corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions and toss until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.

FRESH SEMOLINA ORECCHIETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl stir together semolina and flour and form a well in center. Add water and a generous pinch of salt to well and with a fork gradually incorporated semolina mixture until a dough is formed (some of the mixture will not be incorporated). On a work surface knead dough, incorporating more semolina mixture from bowl as necessary and discard any hard clumps, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Divide dough into 8 pieces and wrap separately in plastic wrap.
• Line each of 2 trays with a dry kitchen towel and dust you hands with some semolina mixture. Remove plastic wrap from 1 piece of dough and roll between you hands to create a rope 3 to 4 feet long and 1/2 inch wide. Put rope on a work surface and with a sharp knife cut into 1/2-inch pieces, separating pieces as cut so they are no longer touching. Lightly toss cut pieces with a little semolina mixture.
• Put each cut piece of dough, a cut side down, in palm of hand and form a depression by pressing thumb of other hand into dough and twisting slightly. Arrange orecchiette on a kitchen-towel-lined tray. Make more orecchiette with remaining 7 pieces of dough in same manner, transferring to kitchen-towel-lined trays. Orecchiette may be made 2 days ahead and chilled on towel-lined trays, covered with plastic wrap.

CORN 'N' LIMA BEAN TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring lima beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add corn; simmer 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain and cool., In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, red peppers, onion and bean mixture. Refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, combine the lime juice, oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

CAESAR ROMAINE SLAW

Steps:

• Cut the bottoms off the romaine hearts and separate the leaves into a colander.
• Rinse and shake them as dry as you can.
• Gather up the leaves and shred them as finely as you like.
• Add the lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire to a large bowl.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil a drizzle at a time to create an emulsification.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss in the grated cheese and the romaine shreds.
• Toss to coat evenly.

LETTUCE SLAW

Steps:

• Chop all vegetables and place in a medium sized bowl. Mix together mayonnaise, sweetener and vinegar. Adjust according to taste. Pour dressing over mixture and serve.

ITALIAN ROMAINE & BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, vegetables and chickpeas with dressing in large bowl.
• Top with cheese just before serving.