Showing posts with label broad beans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label broad beans. Show all posts

Sunday, November 16, 2008

broad beans and artichokes

Broadbeans and artichokes are in prime picking at the moment. I found this recipe on the ABC site for the cook and the chef, the link is on the side bar. It sounded easy and I had all the ingredients so I thought I'd test it out. This recipe is very Sicilian in presentation and flavour.
I definitely give it the thumbs up!


artichokes, prepared and marinating in olive oil and champagne vinegar.


washed and peeled broad beans




ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
4 tbsp water or white stock
350 g broad beans, fresh or frozen
350 g peas, fresh or frozen
4 small artichoke hearts, cooked, quartered and marinated in olive oil and white vinegar
4 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
pinch grated nutmeg
10 leaves fresh mint

Serving Suggestion:
Garnish with oven-dried Roma tomatoes

Saute Onion in oil until transparent.
Add all other ingredients except mint.
Cover pan and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
(Note: Peeling the broad beans improves the texture and appearance of this dish.)
Stir in mint (some whole leaves and some chopped); cook for five more minutes.
Serve hot on a bed of couscous and garnish with tomatoes.
Instead of couscous I served it with individual baked polenta and chopped tomato.