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Grilled Antipasto With Garlicky Bean Dip Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 dozen anchovy fillets
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 c sliced basil
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  •  Two 1-lb eggplants, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
  • 6 small Italian frying peppers or Cubanelle peppers
  • 2 large beefsteak tomatoes (1 lb each), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 dozen marinated bocconcini (about 3/4 lb)
  •  Grilled country bread, for serving
  • 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick
  •  One 19-oz can cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  •  Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions
  • Step #1 In a food processor/blender, mix the beans with the garlic, lemon juice & 2 tbsps of the olive oil.
  • Step #2 Process until smooth, then scrape into a bowl.
  • Step #3 Fold in the basil & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #4 Light a grill.
  • Step #5 Brush the peppers & the zucchini & eggplant slices with olive oil & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #6 Wrap an anchovy fillet around each of the bocconcini & thread the balls onto six 8-inch skewers.
  • Step #7 Grill the peppers & the sliced zucchini & eggplants over a medium-hot fire until lightly charred & tender, about 2 mins per side for the zucchini & 4 mins per side for the peppers & eggplant.
  • Step #8 Transfer to a large platter & spread the bean dip on the zucchini & eggplant slices.
  • Step #9 Lightly brush the tomato slices with olive oil & season this with salt & pepper.
  • Step #10 Grill until tender, about 1 min per side.
  • Step #11 Transfer the tomatoes to the platter.
  • Step #12 Lightly oil the grate.
  • Step #13 Grill the skewered bocconcini for 1 min, turning once, or just until beginning to melt; transfer the skewers to the platter.
  • Step #14 Serve the antipasto with the remaining white bean dip & the grilled bread.
  • Step #15 Make Ahead: The white bean dip can be covered & put in the fridged overnight.
  • Step #16 Wine Recommendation: A food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc with herbal overtones & bold acidity will accent the grilled eggplant & garlic & balance the salty anchovies in this dish.
  • Step #17 Look for an Italian bottling, such as the 2000 Borgo Conventi or 2000 Livio Felluga.
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