Fresh Broad Beans with Artichokes, Peas & Potatoes Baked in the Oven
This wholesome Mediterranean dish brings together fresh broad beans, artichokes, peas, and potatoes in a fragrant and hearty oven bake. It’s a perfect righteous dish for spring, celebrating garden flavors with simplicity and warmth.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh broad beans, cleaned
- 150 g frozen peas
- 5–6 frozen artichokes
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon tomato paste)
- 1 bunch dill, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 spring onions, finely chopped
- 300 g water
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Olive oil
Instructions
Preparing the broad beans
- Remove the strings from the broad beans, as you would with green beans.
- If some pods are tough, keep only the seeds.
- Rinse the broad beans, place them in a pot, and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, let them cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain them and repeat the same boiling process once more. Leave to drain well in a colander.
Assembly and baking
- Meanwhile, clean, rinse, and chop the remaining ingredients, then place them in a baking dish.
- Add the boiled broad beans to the baking dish and mix everything well so that the ingredients combine.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190–200°C (375–390°F) for about 55–60 minutes, depending on your oven.
- If needed, add a little more water during baking.
A Spring Bake Elixir
In Fresh Broad Beans with Artichokes, Peas & Potatoes Baked in the Oven, broad beans are blanched and combined with artichokes, peas, quartered potatoes, tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, and water. The ensemble is baked slowly until the vegetables meld into comfort and harmony.
Why It’s Irresistible
This oven dish balances the creamy texture of potatoes with the tender sweetness of broad beans and peas, enhanced by the gentle artichoke aroma. It’s hearty without heaviness—a vibrant one-pot meal that feels like a medley of spring.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm from the oven with crusty bread to soak up the juices. It’s perfect as a vegetarian main or a side dish and pairs beautifully with grilled fish, cheeses, or a light salad.
