Hearts Of Palm Tomato Poppers Atkins Recipes

HEARTS OF PALM & TOMATO POPPERS (ATKINS)

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss hearts of palm slices, oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
• Cut cherry tomatoes in half. To serve, spread out lettuce on a serving platter. For each hors d'oeuvre, skewer one heart of palm piece and and one tomato half on a toothpick. Arrange on platter; scatter olive halves over all.

HEARTS OF PALM PARM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with a rack set on the middle shelf. Place the hearts of palm onto several layers of paper towels to absorb any excess liquid. Season lightly with salt.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium to medium-high heat until it just starts to shimmer. Sear the hearts of palm until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. You may need to do this in two batches to avoid crowding the skillet. Transfer to a baking sheet or large plate. Discard the used oil and wipe out the skillet.
• Add the remaining oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until just softened, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and fish sauce if using. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Season with additional salt if needed. Carefully pour the sauce into a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Add the browned hearts of palm to the sauce in a single layer and sprinkle all over with the grated cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Top with the basil.
• To serve, divide the warm polenta among 6 bowls and top with the hearts of palm and tomato sauce.

SALAD OF CHERRY TOMATOES AND HEARTS OF PALM

Steps:

• Quarter the cherry tomatoes and place in a bowl. Drain hearts of palm and slice one-half-inch thick and mix them with the tomatoes. Fold in the scallions.
• Rinse and dry the lettuce. Tear out the center leaves, leaving a shell of leaves attached at the bottom. Shred the leaves that were removed and mix them with the tomatoes and hearts of palm.
• Beat the vinegar and mustard together. Add the oil, beating until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold the dressing into the tomato mixture and pile the mixture into the lettuce shells.