Heirloom Tomatoes with Shell Beans Vinaigrette
A colorful and flavorful dish combining fresh heirloom tomatoes with tender shell beans in a balsamic vinaigrette. Fresh herbs like thyme and basil complement the sweet onions and garlic for a delightful summer salad.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 cup chopped sweet onion
- •4 cloves garlic
- •1 leaf bay leaf
- •½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- •4 cups shelled peas
- •2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- •¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •4 leaves fresh basil
- •4 medium heirloom tomatoes
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme; stir 1 minute. Add peas and broth; bring to boil. Cover with lid slightly ajar; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until peas are soft, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large microwave-safe bowl.
35 min
- 2.
Whisk vinegar and 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over warm peas; toss. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
5 min
- 3.
Stir basil into peas. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 min
- 4.
Arrange tomato slices on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon warm or room-temperature peas over tomatoes.
5 min
