Growing up in New Zealand, I was surrounded by exquisite fruits and vegetables, and I still take great pleasure in featuring their epic flavors and textures. When it comes to irresistibly sweet sun-ripened tomatoes, nothing beats their juicy burst of goodness. As we approach mid-June, these bright and shiny pearls should be gracing our shelves, and paired with fiery harissa, they make a bowlful of true magnificence. Add some slightly crushed butter beans and a zesty herb relish, and you’ll have a dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Here’s a recipe for Harissa-marinated tomatoes with broken butter beans and herb relish that’s sure to delight your taste buds. To make the perfect dish, start by marinating the tomatoes a day or so before you want to serve them. The longer they soak in the marinade, the better, so be sure to put in the time and effort for the pricking process.
Ingredients:
– 400g baby plum or cherry tomatoes
– Salt
– 1 x 400g tin butter beans, undrained
For the marinade:
– 2 tbsp harissa paste
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
– 75ml olive oil
For the herb relish:
– ½ bunch coriander, including stalks, roughly chopped
– ½ bunch parsley, including stalks, roughly chopped
– 2 small gherkins, finely chopped
– ½ green chili, finely chopped
– 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
– 100g rapeseed oil
– ½ tsp brown sugar
To serve:
– Lettuce leaves, toast or flatbread
Instructions:
1. Prick the tomatoes all over with a fork and place in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together the marinade ingredients with half a teaspoon of salt and drizzle over the tomatoes.
3. Cover and let the tomatoes sit at room temperature for a day or two, turning them regularly.
4. Pulse the butter beans in a blender or food processor with the liquid from their tin and season with salt.
5. For the relish, blend all the ingredients with a few spoonfuls of water until almost smooth. Season with salt.
6. To serve, spoon the beans onto a platter and top with the marinated tomatoes, any remaining marinade, and the herb relish. Serve with lettuce leaves, toast, or flatbread.
Enjoy this sensational dish that celebrates the wonderful flavors of fresh produce.
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