Habas A La Catalana

Habas A La Catalana

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	cup	dry white lima beans -- (habas), soaked overnight
1	tablespoon	dijon mustard
4	tablespoons	sherry vinegar
2	tablespoons	chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2	cup	extra-virgin olive oil
4	ounces	jamon serrano or jambon de bayonne -- cut 1/16 inch julienne
3	cups	finely-shredded escarole
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Place beans in new water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain and place in a mixing bowl to cool. In another mixing bowl, place mustard, vinegar and mint leaves. Whisking constantly, add olive oil in a thin stream until all is emulsified. Add ham, escarole and cool beans and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper, toss again and serve. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A35)