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Warm Chestnut Lima Bean Salad

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Serves: 4-6

Chestnut lima beans (a.ka. Christmas lima beans) have nutty flavor, creamy texture and vibrant color that make this a hearty and beautiful side dish. Cherry tomatoes add sweetness, while a touch of Spanish red wine vinegar rounds out the whole dish. If it isn’t tomato season, try substituting Italian Tomato Wedges.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups Chestnut Lima Beans, cooked
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Espelt Garnatxa Vinegar
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the pancetta and cook until it starts to crisp and turn golden.

Add the fennel, shallot and garlic, and sauté until the vegetables are tender and translucent, 3-4 minutes.

Add the beans and tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook until the beans are heated through and the tomatoes have started to burst. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.

Pour the beans into a large serving bowl and top with baby spinach leaves. Toss together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with a drizzle of peppery extra virgin olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.