Tomatoes And Haricots Verts With Anchovies Recipes

TOMATOES AND HARICOTS VERTS WITH ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Cook haricots verts in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain and pat dry.
• Toss haricots verts, both kinds of tomatoes, anchovies, celery leaves, and vinegar in a large bowl; season lightly with kosher salt.
• Transfer salad to a platter, drizzle with oil, and season with sea salt and pepper

TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Put garlic, shallot and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put anchovies in a small bowl and cover with milk. Leave for 5 minutes, then carefully rinse with water and blot with paper towels. (Alternatively, skip the milk and simply rinse anchovies with water and blot.) Transfer to a small plate and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• About 5 or 10 minutes before serving, place tomatoes in a large, deep platter or low-sided serving bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
• Just before serving, add the basil leaves and toss gently. Garnish with anchovy fillets and a sprinkling of crushed red pepper, if desired.

HARICOTS VERTS WITH MINTY CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the stem ends off the beans. Place in a microwave safe dish with about 3 tablespoons of water, cover loosely and cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, just until tender crisp. Drain and dump into a bowl of cold water. Drain again and pat dry.
• In a large saute pan, over medium low heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the shallots and saute until golden and softened, about 4 minutes. Add the vermouth and turn the heat up to medium. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mustard seeds, sugar, tomatoes, mint, salt and pepper. Saute to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the blanched green beans. Toss to combine and heat through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

GRILLED HALIBUT à LA NIçOISE WITH HARICOTS VERTS, OLIVES, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND ANCHOVY BUTTER

Steps:

• Season the halibut with the zest of one lemon, 1 tablespoon thyme, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and cook 30 to 40 minutes, until they're tender when pierced. (Depending on their size, age, and variety, the cooking time will vary.)
• Light the grill 30 to 40 minutes ahead of time. Take the halibut out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking it, so it comes to room temperature.
• Blanch the haricots verts in heavily salted water 2 to 3 minutes, until they're tender but still al dente. Remove to a baking sheet or platter to cool. Bring the water back to a boil, and carefully lower the eggs into the water. Turn the heat down to a very low simmer, and cook the eggs exactly 9 minutes. Remove the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool completely. Peel the eggs, and cut them in half. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the spinach and olives in a large salad bowl.
• Heat a large sauté pan over high heat for 1 minute. Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil, and add the sliced shallots and remaining tablespoon thyme to the pan. Cook 1 minute, until the shallots are just wilted. Add the haricots verts and the potatoes, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly round pepper.
• When the vegetables are hot, toss them into the bowl of spinach and olives. Season with another 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Toss well to dress the spinach and wilt it slightly. Taste for seasoning. Arrange the salad on a large platter. Tuck the eggs among the spinach leaves.
• Meanwhile, when the coals are broken down, red, and glowing, brush the halibut with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish on the grill, and cook 2 minutes. Give the fish a quarter-turn, and cook a minute or two more. Turn over, and cook until it's just barely cooked through; peek inside to check for doneness. When it's done, the halibut will begin to flake and separate a little, and the center will still be slightly translucent. Remember, the fish will continue to cook a little more once you take it off the grill. Arrange the fish on top of the salad.
• Return the vegetable pan to the stove, and heat over medium-high. Add the butter, and cook a few minutes, until it starts to brown and smells nutty. Add the anchovy, cherry tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grindings of black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, shaking the pan often, until the tomatoes release some of their juice. Squeeze some lemon juice into the butter, and taste for balance and seasoning. Stir in the basil and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Spoon the sauce over the fish and around the salad.
• Note
• Season the fish with lemon and herbs early in the day. You can roast the fingerlings, blanch the haricots verts, clean the spinach, cut the cherry tomatoes, clean the anchovies, and cook the eggs ahead of time.

HARICOTS VERTS IN PLUM TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice off the top and bottom of each tomato; remove the pulp with a spoon to create hollow cylinders, set aside.
• Trim the stem ends of the green beans.
• Steam the beans in a saucepan for 3-5 minutes or just until tender; do not overcook!
• Place 12 green beans, or as many as will fit, in each tomato; arrange the tomatoes on a serving dish.
• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl or blender container; whisk or process until smooth.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette over each tomato.

HARICOTS VERTS, ZUCCHINI & TOMATOES SALAD WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• PRIOR TO GRILLING OR ROASTING:.
• Wash zucchini, cut off ends and slice lengthwise in 3/8-inch thick slices. Place on double thickness of paper towels and sprinkle salt over zucchini. Allow to stand 30 minutes to help draw out excess water from veggies. Then pat dry with paper towels.
• Wash and core tomato, slice in thin wedges, and remove seeds. Place on double thickness of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand 15 minutes. Then pat dry with paper towels.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Add lemon juice and trimmed haricots verts and partially cook 4-5 minutes to desired degree of doneness. Remove haricots verts from heat, drain in a colander, and immediately immerse them in an ice water bath to stop from cooking. Drain and set aside.
• GRILLING OPTION:.
• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Spray grill griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Layer zucchini slices, tomato wedges, and haricots verts in single layer. Grill until golden brown, turning and basting with olive-flavor nonstick cooking spray occastionally (remove grill griddle from grill while spraying to prevent fire).
• ROASTING OPTION:.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Spray large baking pan with 2" sides with olive-oil flavored cooking spray. Spread zucchini, tomato slices and parboiled cut green beans in single layer. Spray with olive-oil flavored cooking spray.
• Roast for 20 minutes, turning over at 10 minutes.
• ASSEMBLE SALAD:.
• Cut haricots verts and zucchini in 1-inch pieces. Cut tomato wedges in half horizontally.
• In a large bowl, combine grilled or roasted haricots verts, zucchini, and tomato with sliced radishes, tapenade and optional garbanzo beans, cannelini beans, or kidney beans Pack in tightly sealed container for picnic, allowing flavors to blend. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.