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Broad bean mint cakes

Broad bean mint cakes

These broad bean mint cakes are really tasty and easy to make – a great way to liven up summer veggies with little effort. This is a Yotam Ottolenghi recipe, published in the Waitrose magazine. Ottolenghi is a master of making vegetables interesting, and this recipe is unusually simple for him. These are delicious served with new potatoes and a […]

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Broad bean salad with pumpkin seeds and feta

Broad bean salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and feta

Broad beans are a great summer vegetable to add in salads. This wholesome dish is full of summer flavours. We spotted this recipe in the Waitrose magazine. Broad bean salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and feta 200g bulghur wheat 60g pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 200g fresh broad beans 150g baby plum tomatoes, halved ½ […]

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Broad bean and pea frittatas

Pea and broad bean fritters

This easy-to-make Jamie Oliver recipe is well appreciated by the vegetarian in our family, and it’s a good way to make vegetables appealing to children. You can either use fresh broad beans now or freeze some down to make the dish in the winter. I substituted cheddar for pecorino cheese and found it was just as good. It goes […]

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Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschette

Broad bean, mint and ricotta bruschette

This is a great alternative to tomato based bruschette (also known as bruschetta). A very light, fresh seasonal starter to enjoy before those summer barbecues. The recipe is from Russell Norman’s cookbook Polpo, featured in the Observer Food Monthly. Makes 2 bruschette. Place the broad beans into boiling water for 5 minutes, remove and plunge into cold water, […]

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Radish and broad bean salad

This recipe, given to us by our friends at the Cookery Workshop in Frinton-on-Sea, combines just a few bold flavours to create a refreshing summer salad. Serves 4 to 6 Place the shelled broad beans in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Drain in large colander and refresh under cold water. […]

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Broad bean halloumi salad

Minted broad bean halloumi salad

If you need an introduction to the delights of broad beans, this warm summer salad will do it.  This is the very first dish we make when the young beans are ready to pick, like a starter flag for summer. This salad takes a grand total of 15 mins to make, and yet is bursting […]

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Broad bean and pancetta risotto recipe

Broad bean and pancetta risotto

Broad beans and pancetta make a great combination, and the summer beans lighten the risotto. Don’t be put off by this slightly anaemic photo – this risotto is packed with flavour! The pungent yet creamy broad beans pair beautifully with the salty bites of pancetta. To give the dish a little more colour, garnish with […]

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