Greek olive oil beans with feta
Broad beans can be eaten with the skins on. This dish can be served hot or at room temperature. Enjoy it with poultry, grilled meats or on its own.
Ingredients
100ml extra virgin olive oil
300g green beans, tops trimmed, tails on
1½ cup podded broad beans
4 eschallots, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 long red chilli, finely sliced with seeds in
1 tin crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp castor sugar
1 bay leaf
Sea salt and pepper
1 handful fresh oregano, leaves torn
100g firm Greek feta, crumbled
Method
Place a medium heavy-based frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add oil and both beans, cook for four minutes then add eschallots, garlic and chilli and cook for three minutes or until golden brown.
3. Add tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Sprinkle with oregano and feta and serve.
Tip This recipe is also an excellent way to cook baby okra.
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Karen Martini is a Melbourne-based chef, restaurateur, author and television presenter. She has a regular column in Good Weekend.From our partners
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