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Broccoli and White Bean Sandwiches

I haven't made this recipe recently, and the proportions may be off. Use your judgment, rather than relying on the values given here.

The original recipe calls for blanched broccoli rabe, which I find too bitter, so I substitute it with roasted broccoli.

Ingredients	Step
6 T olive oil 1 head of garlic, cloves thinly sliced 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes	Cook garlic and red pepper flakes in oil, being careful to infuse but not brown the garlic.
some of the oil 1 can white beans (½ c. from dry)	Puree the beans with the flavored oil, adding oil and water as needed.
5-6 heads (4-5 lbs.) broccoli, coarsely chopped remainder of the oil	Toss broccoli in flavored oil, then roast in 350 degree oven until browned. Cool.
juice of 1-2 lemons salt pepper	Squeeze lemon juice on top of cooled broccoli, and season to taste.
8 rolls (6-8" long) 8 1-ounce slices provolone	Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Split rolls. Spread bean puree on one side. Add broccoli. Top with provolone. Toast in oven until cheese is melted, 7-10 minutes, then serve.

Based on a recipe originally from Bon Appetit

A lovely salad that works as a side dish for omnivores and an entree for vegetarians (easily vegan-izable).

Substituting other herbs and sweeteners works well. Thyme and maple syrup, for instance, is another nice combination.

Have it ready a bit before serving; it improves as it sits.

Ingredients	Step
scant ¼ c. olive oil heaping ⅓ c. shallot, very thinly sliced	Saute briefly, just enough to take off the raw onion edge.
warmed shallots and oil 3 T. lemon juice ¼ c. dill, chopped scant ¼ t. salt	Combine and adjust dressing to taste. Don't sweeten yet. Set aside.
4 carrots, sliced (~2 c.) olive oil	Saute the carrots in batches so they stay in a single layer, until deeply browned (~12 minutes per layer).
3 c. white beans (2 cans)	Add. Cook about 5 minutes, until the beans are heated through.
dressing ~2 T. honey	Stir dressing in. Sweeten to taste (consider the carrots).
⅓ c. sliced almonds, toasted	Serve with toasted almonds.