Habas A La Catalana

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup dry white lima beans -- (habas), soaked overnight
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces jamon serrano or jambon de bayonne -- cut 1/16 inch julienne
3 cups finely-shredded escarole
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Place beans in new water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a mixing bowl to cool. In another mixing bowl, place mustard, vinegar and mint leaves. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a thin stream until all is emulsified. Add ham, escarole and cool beans and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper, toss again and serve. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A35)