Brazilian Hearts Of Palm Pastries Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Toss hearts of palm with all ingredients and spread evenly in glass pan.
• Bake for approx 20 minutes or until lightly crisped/browned.

Steps:

• Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over high heat. Add the onion and cook until it's transparent.
• Pour in the rice and stir for 1 minute; add the wine and stir until it's absorbed.
• Add the stock a 1/4 cup measure at a time, and stir constantly until it's absorbed. Repeat this step until the rice is al dente, or still a little bit hard.
• One minute before it's ready, add the hearts of palm and mix well.
• Remove from heat, add butter, parsley and cheese and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Risotto should be a little creamy, not dry.
• Serve immediately.
• *note: the hearts of palm need to be soft, because they don't cook long at all. If using canned and they are salty, rinse them. If they aren't soft or fresh, zap them in the microwave for 45 seconds on 500.

Steps:

• In salad bowl, layer tomatoes, hearts of palm, olives and feta.
• Using a mortar and pestle, mash the basil leaves and salt together. Add the pepper, olive oil and lime juice, mix well.
• Drizzle basil dressing over salad.

Steps:

• Blanch the green beans for 1-2 mins in boiling salted water, drain and rinse in cold water. Dry on a tea towel and put in a large salad bowl.
• Squeeze some lemon over the onion and avocados and let sit for 1 min. Add the tomatoes, hearts of palm, olives, onion, and avocado to the beans.
• Put the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a fitted lid. Add some seasoning and shake well. Just before serving, pour the dressing over and mix.