Charred Edamame, Pine Nut, Sprout Salad

Serves 8

This dish came out of necessity. Really, it did. I had a few ingredients laying around and I decided to toss them together with a variety of techniques. I have to admit, I surprised myself. The result was a beautifully balanced and textually magnificent warm salad. Put a piece of fish on top and you have an impressive dish that will delight your awaiting taste buds. 

Charred Edamame, Pine Nut, Pea Shoot and Shallot Salad

Ingredients

Pine Nuts - 1/8 c
Edamame - 1/4 c (shelled)
Shallot - 1/2 each (sliced)
Pea Shoots - 1 small handful
Lemon Zest - 1/4 tsp
Honey - 1/4 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 tsp
Lemon - 1/4 each
Parmesan Cheese - 2 tsp (shaved)

Method

Start off by toasting your pine nuts over medium heat and roll the pine nuts around until they become golden, beautiful, and aromatic. Empty the pan and reserve these on the side (we will use them in a moment). While your pine nuts are working, slice the shallot. 
Next turn the heat up and add some oil - toss the edamame into the pan and let it sit for a min or so. We want these little guys to get a char. Give the beans a few stirs so they are nice and toasted, lower the heat and add the remainder of oil, honey, shallot, and lastly, the pine nuts. 
Cook over medium heat for a minute. Right at the end, toss in the lemon zest and the pea shoots. Now take the pan off the heat and with a spoon gently fold all the ingredients together. 
Finish the dish with a bit of grated parm and your favorite finishing oil. 

Serve and enjoy. 

This dish came out of necessity. Really, it did. I had a few ingredients laying around and I decided to toss them together with a variety of techniques. I have to admit, I surprised myself. The result was a beautifully balanced and textually magnificent warm salad. Put a piece of fish on top and you have an impressive dish that will delight your awaiting taste buds. 

Charred Edamame, Pine Nut, Pea Shoot and Shallot Salad

Ingredients

Pine Nuts - 1/8 c
Edamame - 1/4 c (shelled)
Shallot - 1/2 each (sliced)
Pea Shoots - 1 small handful
Lemon Zest - 1/4 tsp
Honey - 1/4 tsp
Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 tsp
Lemon - 1/4 each
Parmesan Cheese - 2 tsp (shaved)

Method

Start off by toasting your pine nuts over medium heat and roll the pine nuts around until they become golden, beautiful, and aromatic. Empty the pan and reserve these on the side (we will use them in a moment). While your pine nuts are working, slice the shallot. 
Next turn the heat up and add some oil - toss the edamame into the pan and let it sit for a min or so. We want these little guys to get a char. Give the beans a few stirs so they are nice and toasted, lower the heat and add the remainder of oil, honey, shallot, and lastly, the pine nuts. 
Cook over medium heat for a minute. Right at the end, toss in the lemon zest and the pea shoots. Now take the pan off the heat and with a spoon gently fold all the ingredients together. 
Finish the dish with a bit of grated parm and your favorite finishing oil. 

Serve and enjoy.