"It’s been a while but I’m back with another beans recipe! This one uses up the last of the summer tomatoes combined with salty olives and lots of garlic to make a gorgeously flavorsome sauce the balsamic contrasts so nicely with the sweetness of the tomatoes and is teamed with the creamy butterbeans and some fresh pesto, it’s a bowl you’re gonna want to get stuck into asap
I scooped it all up with some toasted sourdough but you can serve it with anything you like"
Balsamic Tomato Butterbeans
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Vine-ripened tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy butter beans come together in a rich, balsamic-infused sauce. This dish not only captivates the senses with its aromatic blend of garlic and onions but also offers a delightful twist with a finishing touch of vegan pesto. Easy to prepare and brimming with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this recipe is a celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 2 servings
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ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 3/4 cups (400 grams) vine tomatoes, whole, halved or quartered
- 50 grams olives, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 (400 gram) can butter beans, drained
- 3/4 cup (200 ml) vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons vegan pesto
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Sugar (optional), to taste
Method
Step 1
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions until soft.
Step 2
Add another 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the pan along with the tomatoes, olives, and garlic.
Step 3
After 5 minutes, once the tomatoes have softened, add the balsamic vinegar. Use a spoon to gently crush the tomatoes, releasing their juices.
Step 4
After an additional 5 minutes of squishing and stirring over medium heat, add the drained butter beans. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well to allow the beans to absorb the flavors from the pan.
Step 5
Pour in the vegetable broth and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the liquid has reduced. Adjust the seasoning and add a pinch of sugar if needed.
Step 6
Serve and top each portion with a dollop of vegan pesto.