Buckeye Beans with Pickled Shallots and Goat Cheese
A standalone midweek dinner, or a lively side dish for bigger occasions - just adjust the quantities to suit the occasion. Buckeyes are especially happy in this form!
A few thinly sliced shallots
Sea salt
Your most interesting vinegar (banana, pineapple, sherry)
Oregano Indio or dried marjoram
Cooked buckeye beans in appropriate quantity
Crumbled goat cheese
To make the pickled shallots: Place sliced shallots in a bowl and add enough vinegar to cover completely. Add a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of Oregano Indio or marjoram (crush with your hand). Let rest about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Scoop warm beans and broth into a bowl and top with a spoonful of pickled shallots and a crumble of goat cheese.