Great on its own with chunky toast or as an accompaniment to grilled meats, fish or vegetables.
200g shelled fresh borlotti beans
200g potatoes, washed, skin on
8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and diced
1 small head radicchio, trimmed, chopped
50g large green olives, pitted, chopped
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Place borlotti beans in a pot, cover with water, bring to the boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and keep cooking for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Steam potatoes until they can be pierced easily with a skewer. Strain beans, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
Peel potatoes and mash with beans, half the olive oil and a little cooking liquid. Heat remaining olive oil in a pan and gently fry onion until soft.
Add radicchio and fry until wilted. Stir into puree with olives and vinegar. Season to taste.
Wine: Aged semillon or chardonnay
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