Green Beans & Burst Tomatoes with Crispy Chickpeas & Tahini Dressing

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This recipe uses green beans and tomatoes while they are in their peak season. The veggies are served atop a bed of yogurt, then topped with crispy, seasoned chickpeas and a drizzle of tahini dressing. 

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ingredients

  • 100 grams green beans, trimmed
  • 150 grams small tomatoes
  • A few sprigs of thyme
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon pickled dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method

  • Step 1

    Place the chickpeas on a metal baking tray, pat dry with a cloth, mix with a little salt and olive oil and bake at 170c, stirring occasionally until crispy and golden.

  • Step 2

    Place the tomatoes with a little olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. When the tomatoes start to soften throw in the garlic, thyme & salt. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the garlic is soft and the tomatoes are bursting.

  • Step 3

    Cook the green beans until tender in salted boiling water, then drain and stir into the tomato pan.

  • Step 4

    Mix the yoghurt, lemon, tahini & season to taste.

  • Step 5

    Spoon the dressing onto a plate, top with the tomato mixture, chickpeas & herbs.