Author Notes
This umami-packed side dish is inspired by the Italian dish bagna càuda where vegetables are dipped in a warm bath of anchovies, garlic and olive oil. The brininess of the anchovies and a spicy kick from chili flakes is the perfect foil for the green vegetal notes in the Brussels sprouts. —Asha Loupy
Ingredients
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1 pound
brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved
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1/2 pound
romano beans, cut on the bias in 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
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3
garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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3
anchovy fillets, roughly chopped
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1/4 teaspoon
red chili flakes
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2 tablespoons
flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
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salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and romano beans, cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender but retain a bite (you'll be cooking them a little more in the anchovy butter). Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. When butter is melted and just starting to bubble, add garlic, anchovies and chili flakes. Cook for 1-1 1/2 minutes until garlic starts to turn a light golden color and anchovies melt into the olive oil mixture. Add reserved vegetables tossing to coat and continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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