Lucky Clover Seasonal Starters (Print View)

A trio of fresh, bold-flavored seasonal starters plated to resemble clover leaves.

# Components:

→ Green Pea & Mint Purée

01 - 7 oz fresh or frozen green peas
02 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 5 fresh mint leaves
05 - 1 tablespoon crème fraîche
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Roasted Beet Carpaccio

07 - 2 small cooked beets, peeled and thinly sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Goat Cheese & Pistachio Mousse

12 - 4.2 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
13 - 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
16 - 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, finely chopped
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

18 - Handful of baby arugula leaves
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Extra chopped pistachios

# Method:

01 - Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté shallot until translucent. Add peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, longer if using frozen. Drain peas and rinse under cold water. Blend peas with mint leaves, crème fraîche, salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill until serving.
02 - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Arrange beet slices on a serving plate and drizzle with the dressing. Refrigerate to chill.
03 - Combine goat cheese, mascarpone, lemon juice, chopped chives, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until creamy. Gently fold in chopped pistachios. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
04 - Arrange each plate with three elements in a clover leaf pattern: a scoop of green pea purée, a beet slice, and a quenelle of goat cheese mousse. Garnish with baby arugula, edible flowers, and additional pistachios. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A visually stunning trio plated to capture the beauty of seasonal ingredients.
  • Combines fresh, bold flavors that complement one another perfectly.
  • Perfectly suited for vegetarian diets while still rich and satisfying.
  • Relatively quick to prepare and ideal for entertaining guests.
02 -
  • Rinse cooked peas under cold water immediately to retain their bright green color.
  • Chilling beet slices enhances their texture and intensifies flavor when served cold.
  • Refrigerate the goat cheese mousse briefly to improve firmness and ease of plating.
  • Arrange the starters carefully in a clover shape to elevate visual appeal for your guests.
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