Italian Vegetable Stew

Сервировала без хлеба, сыра и дополнительного оливкового масла. Очень вкусный суп, кисленький, словно из щавеля.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

1/2 1-pound loaf sourdough bread, torn into 2" pieces (about 6 cups)
1 bunch collard greens, center ribs and stems removed
1 bunch Tuscan or other kale, center ribs and stems removed
Kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
2 medium carrots, peeled, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
4 sprigs thyme
1 sprig marjoram or oregano
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground black pepper
Shaved Parmesan (for serving)
preparation
Scatter bread on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Let stand at room temperature to slightly dry out, about 2 hours.
Working in batches, cook collards and kale separately in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly softened, about 3 minutes per batch. Rinse to cool. Squeeze out excess water; roughly chop. Set aside.
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and leek; stir often until softened, 8-10 minutes.
Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you add them. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is evaporated and tomatoes begin to stick to the bottom of the pot, 10-15 minutes.
Add broth, beans, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, and reserved greens; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors meld and soup thickens slightly, 40-50 minutes. DO AHEAD: Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool slightly; chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Reheat before continuing. Store bread airtight at room temperature.
Just before serving, gently stir bread and 1/4 cup oil into soup. Divide among bowls, top with Parmesan, and drizzle with oil.


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Charred Green Beans with Harissa and Almonds

Очень вкусно! Подавала с готовой харрисой. Замечательно!


INGREDIENTS

1 small red bell pepper (about 7 ounces) or 1 roasted red pepper from jar
3 red jalapeños or Fresno chiles
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 cup roasted unsalted almonds, coarsely chopped

Nutritional Information
5 servings, 1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 160 Fat (g) 11 Saturated Fat (g) 1.5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 16 Dietary Fiber (g) 8 Total Sugars (g) 7 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 390



Char bell pepper (if using fresh) and jalapeños directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until soft and charred all over, 12–15 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let steam for 15 minutes.
Peel, seed, and mince bell pepper and jalapeños. Combine peppers, chiles, garlic, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down sides of bowl, to make a coarse paste. Pulse in 1 Tbsp. oil, lemon juice, coriander, and cumin. Season harissa with salt and black pepper.
Place beans in a medium bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or other large heavy skillet over high heat. Working in batches, cook beans, turning occasionally, until blistered and charred in places but still crisp-tender, 6–8 minutes. (Or cook them in a grill basket on the grill.) Transfer to a large bowl; toss with harissa and almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Roasted Broccolini with Winey Mushrooms

Подавала без сыра.

1 1/2 pounds broccolini (2 large bunches), ends trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1 small sweet onion, finely diced
8 ounces cremini or other mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
preparation
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put the broccolini on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and toss to coat evenly, then spread in a single layer. Roast the broccolini, turning once with tongs, for 10 to 15 minutes, until crisp-tender. If the broccolini stems are not uniform in size, remove thinner ones as they are done. Transfer the broccolini to a platter. (The broccolini can be cooked several hours ahead of time and kept at room temperature.)
In a large (12 inches or wider), deep frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until starting to soften. Raise the heat to medium-high, add the mushrooms and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are golden brown. (The mushrooms will release a lot of liquid before reabsorbing it and browning. Be patient, as the flavor is in the browning.) Add the wine and cook for about 2 minutes more, until the pan is dry. Stir in the pepper.
Spoon the mushrooms over the broccolini, then scatter some Parmesan over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
variation
You can substitute broccoli for the broccolini. Cut the whole broccoli head—crown and stalk—into long spears.


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