Recipes

Green & Yellow Beans Caesar Style

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Green & Yellow Beans Caesar Style
Portions
Serves 4–6

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (175 mL) diced pancetta 680 g (1½ lb)
  • mixed green and yellow beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • Handful fresh dill, roughly torn
  • ½ cup crispy fried onions
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Add the pancetta to a small cold skillet and place over medium heat. Cook slowly to render the fat, increasing the heat for the final few minutes until the pancetta is golden and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the rendered fat.
  3. Place the beans in a large mixing bowl. Add the rendered pancetta fat and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 12–15 minutes, tossing once, until the beans are blistered and tender but still have a slight snap.
  5. Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, capers, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and mustard in a small food processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Arrange the roasted beans on a large serving platter. Spoon the Caesar dressing over top and finish with the crispy pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh dill and crispy fried onions.