While I managed to squeeze in a local lunch last week consisting of grape tomatoes, mozzarella and basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, I didn't get time to write a post about it or take any pictures. This week almost went by without a post, too, but I remember this morning and made up a delicious local lunch to share for week 6 of One Local Summer.
A trip to the farmer's market this morning gave me great ideas for local meals in the coming week. I brought home ingredients galore. For today's local meal, I started with green beans and got creative.
For a little added oomph, I sliced up a baguette and topped a couple slices with a dollop of smoked hummus from Neopol Savory Smokery, which I only recently discovered although I've been walking past their stand for two years. The smokey hummus flavor is something I never would have considered if I hadn't tried a sample the last time I was at the market. I'd been thinking about it ever since and went prepared with a few extra dollars this week so that I could treat myself. It was well worth it, and I'm already thinking about trying their smoked salmon next time.
The local low-down: All ingredients were local except olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Looks really great! Very summery and tasty.
ReplyDeletei think i'll make my next batch of beans this way. sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments, ladies. They were very tasty. I forgot to mention, but I made the other half of the beans with a mustard dressing. I'll have to post about that one, too.
ReplyDeleteI have green beans aplenty in my kitchen this week, so you've given lots of ideas. I don't usually have them cold/room temp, but why on earth not?
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Love green beans, love your blog.
ReplyDeleteLivinginalocalzone - Now I really need to post about green beans, because I made a great bean and potato salad over the weekend that was amazing!
ReplyDeleteSandy - Thanks! Hope you're having fun with your own green beans!