Prosciutto And Goat Cheese Timbales With Mixed Greens

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Prosciutto And Goat Cheese Timbales With Mixed Greens

Recipe By : Bon Appetit April 1995
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 thin slices prosciutto -- (12 to 16)
10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese -- room temperature
2 ounces cream cheese -- room temperature
1/2 cup chopped green onions
8 ounces haricots verts -- trimmed, cut
-- crosswise in half
1 tablespoon olive oil -- plus
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar -- or white wine
-- vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
12 cups mixed baby greens

Line six 2/3-cup ramekins with plastic wrap, leaving overhang. Line each ramek
in with 2 slices prosciutto, overlapping in center and patching any holes with
extra prosciutto. Stir goat cheese, cream cheese and 1/4 cup green onions in b
owl until well blended. Season generously with pepper. Spoon into prepared ra
mekins, dividing equally. Fold prosciutto over to enclose. Fold plastic over
to cover; press to compact. Chill overnight.

Cook beans in medium pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about
4 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Pat dry. (Can be pr
epared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)

Invert ramekins to release timbales. Peel off plastic. Heat 1 tablespoon oil
in large skillet over medium heat. Add timbales, bottom side down. Cover; coo
k until cheese is just soft when top of timbale is pressed, about 5 minutes. T
ransfer to plate; let stand 1 hour to set up.

Meanwhile, combine vinegar and shallots in small bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup
oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Combine greens, beans, 1/4 cup green onions and 2/3 cup dressing in large bowl;
toss to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Top each with timbale. Drizzle s
ome of remaining dressing over each.

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Notes: A great combination of flavors that makes an elegant first course--for
brunch or for dinner. The timbales need to be chilled overnight, so begin prepa
ring this dish a day before serving.

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