Tre Fagioli with Fregola Recipe

Name: Tre Fagioli with Fregola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large shallots, chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 cup iced tea; 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cup fregola; 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, halved and blanched; 1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed, halved and blanched; 1 cup frozen edamame, thawed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 whole burrata, quartered

Servings: persons

3 large shallots, chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup iced tea
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup fregola
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, halved and blanched
1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed, halved and blanched
1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 whole burrata, quartered

1
For the dressing: Place the shallots, olive oil and vegetable oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
2
Cook the shallots gently, at barely a bubble, until completely soft, 15 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
4
To a food processor, add the cooked shallots and oil, and the cider vinegar, iced tea, mustard, honey and salt.
5
Pulse until the shallots are finely chopped and the dressing is thick.
6
Set aside.
7
For the salad: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
8
Add the fregola and cook for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
9
Drain well, then place in a large bowl.
10
While the fregola is still warm, add the dressing and toss to coat.
11
Allow the fregola to cool slightly before adding the green beans, wax beans, edamame, cherry tomatoes, basil and salt; toss gently to coat.
12
Divide the salad between 8 plates.
13
Top each with a burrata quarter and serve.

378

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large shallots, chopped, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Tre Fagioli with Fregola falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tre Fagioli with Fregola

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