Brazilian recipe
White Bean Vinaigrette with Rosemary (Vinagrete de feijão branco)
A bright white bean vinaigrette with rosemary-scented olive oil, red onion and tomato, made as a fresh side for grilled food or a light salad bowl.
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Ingredients
2 tins white beans (equal to 3 cups cooked beans)
1 red onion
2 tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary (2 tablespoons fresh leaves)
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 red onion
2 tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 sprigs rosemary (2 tablespoons fresh leaves)
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
In Belize, tinned white beans, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and black pepper are usually available in supermarkets and grocery shops. Red onion, tomatoes and fresh rosemary can be found in produce sections, farmers' markets or larger stores with fresh herb chillers. If fresh rosemary is not available, dried rosemary may be used only as a substitute, while fresh rosemary remains the ideal ingredient.
Preparation method
- Open the tins of beans and drain the liquid in a sieve
- Rinse the beans gently under running water to remove excess sodium and leave them to drain completely
- Peel the onion and slice it into thin 0.5 cm strips
- Wash the tomatoes
- Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds
- Chop the tomato halves into 0.5 cm cubes
- Strip the leaves from the rosemary sprigs
- In a large frying pan off the heat, add the olive oil, sliced onion and rosemary leaves
- Place the frying pan over medium heat and warm for 2 minutes
- Transfer the mixture from the frying pan to a large bowl
- Add the vinegar, salt and black pepper
- Fold the beans and tomatoes into the dressing
- Mix everything gently and serve right away
Observations
This vinaigrette brings together soft white beans, juicy tomato and a warm rosemary oil that takes the sharp edge off the onion. The result is a simple but elegant side with fresh flavour, good texture and a dressing that clings nicely to the beans.
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