Description
A vibrant salad featuring grilled artichokes and creamy butter beans, topped with a zesty gremolata dressing. Perfect for summer picnics and elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- Olive oil, for cooking and dressing
- 390 g can artichoke hearts, drained & halved
- 400 g butter beans, drained & rinsed
- 200 g extra firm tofu
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp capers
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- For serving: lemon zest
- Crusty bread
- 30 g fresh parsley (hard stems removed & finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Zest & juice of 1 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the gremolata: In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle in just enough extra virgin olive oil to cover the mixture and stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, keeping in mind the balance of flavors.
- Heat a glug of olive oil in a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the artichoke hearts and griddle them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they achieve a beautiful char and golden brown color.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the griddled artichokes with the drained butter beans. Add a few spoonfuls of the gremolata and a pinch of salt, stirring well to mix. Allow this dish to marinate for about 15 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- In a blender, add the extra firm tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and water. Season with a pinch of salt and blend until you achieve a thick yet creamy consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Heat a glug of oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Pat the capers dry with a paper towel, then add them to the pan and fry for about a minute or until crispy.
- Spread the tofu ricotta on a serving plate as a base. Layer the marinated butter beans and artichokes on top. Sprinkle the crispy capers and gratings of lemon zest over the dish. Finish with a generous crack of black pepper.
- Serve with crusty bread on the side for scooping up the delicious flavors.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust gremolata ingredients to your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
