Fresh Broad Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fresh Broad Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a hearty, vibrant Mediterranean dish that unites the creamy bite of broad beans with the rich umami of sun-dried tomatoes—slowly simmered until savory harmony is reached. It’s soulful, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh broad beans, cleaned
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 8–10 slices of sun-dried tomato (see here how to make your own sun-dried tomatoes)
- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 bunch dill
- 200 g water
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Olive oil
Instructions
- 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 the water boils, cook for 10 minutes.
- Drain them and repeat the same boiling process once more. Leave to drain in a colander.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion and spring onions over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the fresh tomatoes and the sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté together for another 2 minutes.
- Then add the broad beans, dill, salt, pepper, paprika, and the water.
- Stir well and continue cooking for about 50–55 minutes, until the broad beans are tender.
- If more water is needed during cooking, add a little.
A Sun-Kissed Bean Elixir
In this dish, pre-boiled broad beans are gently combined with sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant dill, olive oil, and a pinch of salt, pepper, and paprika. The mixture simmers until the flavors meld and the beans become tender.
Why It’s Irresistible
The creamy texture of broad beans complements the tangy intensity of sun-dried tomatoes, while dill adds herbal brightness. Each spoonful delivers layered flavors and nourishing warmth that feels both rustic and refined.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Fresh Broad Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes warm or at room temperature, drizzled with extra olive oil and paired with crusty bread. It shines as either a light main or a flavorful side, offering Mediterranean comfort in every bite.
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