Creamy Braised Butter Beans + Asparagus
  1. Finely dice the onion, basil stalks, red chilli + garlic.

  2. Warm a glug of olive oil in a saucepan on a medium heat, then add the onions with a pinch of salt + allow to soften for 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add the basil stalks, chilli + garlic, frying until fragrant.

  4. Add the butter beans (with their liquid if jarred, or with 1-2 tbsp of their liquid if tinned) + simmer on a medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, adding a splash of water to loosen.

  5. Trim the stalks of the asparagus, then boil in salted water until al dente (3-4 minutes).

  6. Dissolve the miso paste in 1 tbsp of boiling water, then add to the beans with nutritional yeast, a grating of lemon zest + a handful of chopped basil.

  7. Season the asparagus with salt, pepper, olive oil + lemon juice.

  8. Warm up your flatbreads, then spoon the beans onto a plate.

  9. Top with the asparagus, grated lemon zest + parmesan - then enjoy!

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Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥬Vegetable Dish

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🌸Spring🌞Summer

Season🌸Spring

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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