Silverbeet stalks braised with cherry tomatoes and chilli and basil

Name: Silverbeet stalks braised with cherry tomatoes and chilli and basil
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2 large portions, or 4 as an accompaniment
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: stalks from one bunch of silverbeet; ¼ cup olive oil; pinch salt flakes; 1 red onion, finely sliced; 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 large red chilli, finely sliced; ½ cup water; ½ bunch fresh basil, leaves torn

Justin North

January 26, 2023

Braised silverbeet stalks in cherry tomato sauce.Jennifer Soo

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:Serves 2 large portions, or 4 as an accompaniment

A lot of people seem to discard these wonderful white stalks, but this recipe is a perfect way to use them.

Ingredients

stalks from one bunch of silverbeet
¼ cup olive oil
pinch salt flakes
1 red onion, finely sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 large red chilli, finely sliced
½ cup water
½ bunch fresh basil, leaves torn

Method

Trim silverbeet stalks and lightly peel any fibrous exterior. Cut into chunky rectangular batons.
Heat a heavy-based saucepan or braising pot over a medium heat. Add olive oil, salt flakes, onion and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until soft and aromatic, and before it begins to colour.
Add stalks, tomatoes and chilli. Cook for another couple of minutes.
Add water, cover with a lid and slowly cook for 20 minutes until soft, juicy and sweetly aromatic.
Fold through torn basil and serve.

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