Crispy Frico Cups made from Parmesan cheese are a lovely way to serve French Lentil Salad.
French Lentil Salad in Frico Cups
2016-02-13 01:27:16
Yield: 12 servings • Preparation: 35 minutes • Cook: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup French green lentils
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 recipe Red Wine Vinaigrette (recipe follows), divided
- ¼ cup finely chopped carrot
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup finely chopped spring mix lettuces
- 1 recipe Parmesan Frico Cups (recipe follows)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion, cooking and stirring until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, cooking and stirring for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, lentils, water, thyme, fennel, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until lentils are tender, approximately 25 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- In a medium bowl, combine lentils and ¼ cup Red Wine Vinaigrette, carrot, celery, and parsley, stirring to blend. Refrigerate in a covered container until needed.
- Just before serving, divide spring mix evenly among Parmesan Frico Cups. Top evenly with lentil salad, and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Notes
- • Lentil salad can be made a day in advance and refrigerated in a covered container until needed.
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Red Wine Vinaigrette
2016-02-13 01:30:14
Yield: ½ cup • Preparation: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon minced shallot
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small jar with a screw-top lid, combine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until all ingredients are combined and well blended.
- Refrigerate until needed, up to a day. Let come to room temperature, and shake again before serving.
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Parmesan Frico Cups
2016-02-13 01:31:36
Yield: 12 frico cups • Preparation: 15 minutes • Bake: 5 to 7 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup preshredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Sprinkle half of Parmesan cheese in 6 (2½-inch) circles on prepared baking sheet, approximately 3 tablespoons per circle.
- Bake until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand for 30 seconds. Working quickly and using a thin-edge spatula, lift Parmesan wafers, and drape over wells of an inverted mini muffin pan. Let cool completely. Repeat with remaining cheese.
- Store in an airtight container until needed, and use within 24 hours.
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