Heirloom Tomatoes With Shell Beans Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Heirloom Tomatoes With Shell Beans Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 4 cups shelled fresh or frozen black-eyed peas, crowder peas, or purple hull peas (about 20 ounces); 2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 fresh medium basil leaves, thinly sliced; 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (different varieties, if possible), sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
4 cups shelled fresh or frozen black-eyed peas, crowder peas, or purple hull peas (about 20 ounces)
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 fresh medium basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 medium heirloom tomatoes (different varieties, if possible), sliced

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 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.
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:
3
Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
4
Stir basil into peas. Discard bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Arrange tomato slices on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon warm or room-temperature peas over tomatoes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Tomatoes With Shell Beans Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Heirloom Tomatoes With Shell Beans Vinaigrette

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