Hearts Of Palm With Herb Pastry Recipes

HEARTS OF PALM PARM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf. Place the hearts of palm onto several layers of paper towels to absorb any excess liquid. Season lightly with salt.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium to medium-high heat until it just starts to shimmer. Sear the hearts of palm until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid crowding the skillet. Transfer to a baking sheet or large plate. Discard the used oil and wipe out the skillet.
• Add the remaining oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and fish sauce if using. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Season with additional salt if needed. Carefully pour the sauce into a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Add the browned hearts of palm to the sauce in a single layer and sprinkle all over with the grated cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Top with the basil.
• To serve, divide the warm polenta among 6 bowls and top with the hearts of palm and tomato sauce.

BAKED HEARTS OF PALM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Toss hearts of palm with all ingredients and spread evenly in glass pan.
• Bake for approx 20 minutes or until lightly crisped/browned.

HEARTS OF PALM WITH HERB PASTRY & SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For Pastry: Sift flour w/ salt & cayenne pepper; Rub in butter & shortening until mixture resembles breadcrumbs; Stir in herbs & mix well.
• Add cold water and mix to a firm dough,first with knife, then with hand; Add more water, if necessary.
• Wrap and chill for 30 minutes before using; Heat oven to 400° F; Roll out pastry, line 11 inch flan ring or pie dish & chill. Bake pastry (prick & weigh down with wax paper & beans) 15 mins, then bake another 5 minutes Cool slightly, lower oven temp to 350.
• For filling: Melt butter, add hearts of palm, parsley & oregano & cook over medium heat 5 minutes; Set aside to cool slightly.
• Mix eggs, yolks and 1/2 & 1/2; Season with salt & pepper. Spoon hearts of palm mixture onto pastry, sprinkle with cheese & pour liquid over top. Bake until set, 25 mins; Cool for 10 mins before transferring to serving dish.
• For sauce: Mix all ingredients in large sauce pan & gently bring to a boil; Season with salt & pepper, reduce heat & cook uncovered 30 minutes. Serve sauce warm (on the side).
• Serve hot or cold.