Kate Fowler
These Mediterranean butter beans are a great way to upgrade a boring beans on toast! The richness of the sundried tomatoes with the saltiness of the olives takes this version of the beans-on-toast classic to next-level soul food. Serve the beans on top of toasted olive bread, focaccia or ciabatta.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, peeled and diced finely
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped finely
¼ tsp dried chilli flakes
1 x 400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp sundried tomato paste
2 tbsp green olives, sliced
100ml vegetable stock
Pinch black pepper
1 tbsp basil or dill, chopped
These Mediterranean butter beans are a great way to upgrade a boring beans on toast! The richness of the sundried tomatoes with the saltiness of the olives takes this version of the beans-on-toast classic to next-level soul food. Serve the beans on top of toasted olive bread, focaccia or ciabatta.
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan, and add the onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add the garlic and chilli flakes, and cook for 2 minutes more.
2. Stir in the butter beans, sundried tomato paste, olives, vegetable stock and black pepper. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, then load onto your toasted bread and top with fresh herbs.
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