Hearts of Palm With Herb Pastry & Spicy Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 46 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This can be served hot or cold. You can use a prepared pie crust or make your own using the recipe below. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
4 ounces butter, chopped |
1 ounce shortening |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano |
4 tablespoons chopped parsley |
6 tablespoons very cold water |
1 ounce butter |
2 (14 ounce) cans hearts of palm, drained & cut into 1 inch pieces |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley |
1 tablespoon chopped oregano |
2 eggs |
2 egg yolks |
1/2 pint half-and-half |
salt and pepper |
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese |
13 ounces chopped tomatoes |
3 tablespoons sunflower oil |
2 hot red chili peppers, seeded & chopped |
2 garlic cloves, mashed |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 pinch cayenne pepper |
1 pinch paprika |
1 tablespoon tomato puree |
3 tablespoons chopped parsley |
4 spring onions, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
salt & pepper |
Directions:
1. For Pastry: Sift flour w/ salt & cayenne pepper; Rub in butter & shortening until mixture resembles breadcrumbs; Stir in herbs & mix well.
2. Add cold water and mix to a firm dough,first with knife, then with hand; Add more water, if necessary.
3. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes before using; Heat oven to 400° F; Roll out pastry, line 11 inch flan ring or pie dish & chill. Bake pastry (prick & weigh down with wax paper & beans) 15 mins, then bake another 5 minutes Cool slightly, lower oven temp to 350.
4. For filling: Melt butter, add hearts of palm, parsley & oregano & cook over medium heat 5 minutes; Set aside to cool slightly.
5. Mix eggs, yolks and 1/2 & 1/2; Season with salt & pepper. Spoon hearts of palm mixture onto pastry, sprinkle with cheese & pour liquid over top. Bake until set, 25 mins; Cool for 10 mins before transferring to serving dish.
6. For sauce: Mix all ingredients in large sauce pan & gently bring to a boil; Season with salt & pepper, reduce heat & cook uncovered 30 minutes. Serve sauce warm (on the side).
7. Serve hot or cold.
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