Yield: 4 servings with a side salad (includes two palmiers per serving)
This recipe was my answer to the desire for a warm, comforting meal that tasted decadent, but was actually quite healthy, and that would go together quickly on a frigid Sunday night. Though delicious on its own, the dish seemed to need something else. However, since it was ready to eat when I realized that I wanted something to take it “over the top,” and since I was hungry to boot, the “something else” couldn’t take very long to prepare.
I remembered that I had vegan puff pastry in the freezer and thought about some kind of “bread” sticks, but the dough takes 40 minutes to thaw. So, I wondered what would happen if I thawed it in the microwave. What happens is it sticks together. So, then, out of necessity, I simply left the sheet of dough double folded (like a business letter) as it comes out of the package, sliced it into inch-wide sections and baked them. To my delight, my method resulted in the cutest and world’s easiest palmiers that were ready in little more than 15 minutes! A sprinkling of paprika before baking made them extra-special. And they are the perfect accompaniment to the dish…and to my husband’s steak (ugh).
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January 12, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Oh my goodness, that looks amazing, Betsy! I can just imagine the joy of biting into one of those creamy broccoli florets!
January 12, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Thank you, Trinity! I love it and hope you will. Note: The flavor of the tarragon seems to become more pronounced the longer the dish sits. I really like that flavor, so I didn't mind. However, if you're not sure about it, you might go with the smaller amount. Either way, enjoy!
January 13, 2010 at 11:43 am
Looks tasty. And you just can't beat decadent but healthy!
January 13, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Thanks, Heather. It really is…and I live for decadent but healthy!
January 14, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Wow, what an incredible looking meal. I'm shocked to hear you say it was so easy to prepare. And you know, you are really awesome to have created such a great side dish with puff pastry. That stuff can be so difficult to work with, I'm really impressed with your idea. Looks yummy, Betsy!
January 14, 2010 at 8:43 pm
I promise it is. I think I just turned its occasional difficulty to an advantage and took the path of least resistance. 🙂 Thanks, VV!
January 15, 2010 at 12:07 am
When do you add the vegan chicken? I couldn't find it in the recipe.
January 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Good catch! Sorry about that ommission; I got ahead of myself. I've corrected now. Thanks!