Fricos Rosemary Lemon Bean Puree Recipes

BASIL AND LEMON FRICO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the parmesan, basil and lemon zest in a bowl.
• Transfer a heaping tablespoon of the cheese mixture to a silicone- or parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. (A silicone baking mat is highly recommended for this recipe.) Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture, spacing the spoonfuls about 1/2 inch apart. Bake 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool, then use a flat spatula to remove.

PARMESAN, BASIL AND LEMON WAFERS (FRICO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan mixture onto a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended for this recipe. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture, spacing the spoonfuls about 1/2-inch apart. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool and use a flat spatula to transfer from lined baking sheet.

LEMON ROSEMARY GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the beans for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, and drain them. While the beans are cooking, in a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat with the zest, the rosemary, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the mixture warm. Transfer the beans to a serving dish, add the butter mixture, and toss the mixture well.

FRICO'S ROSEMARY-LEMON BEAN PUREE

Steps:

• Put the beans in the container of a food processor with 1 clove of garlic and a large pinch of salt. Turn on the machine and add 1/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream. Taste and add more garlic if desired, then puree. Place the mixture in a bowl and beat in rosemary, lemon zest, and tablespoon of olive oil with a wooden spoon. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

ROSEMARY-LEMON BEAN PUREE

Steps:

• Put the beans in the container of a food processor with 1 clove of the garlic and a healthy pinch of salt. Turn the machine on and add the 1/4 cup olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until the mixture is smooth. Taste and add more garlic if you like, then puree again.
• Place the mixture in a bowl and use a wooden spoon to beat in the rosemary, lemon zest, and remaining olive oil. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Use immediately or refrigerate up to 3 days.