Butter beans with bacon
May 16th 2012 10:55
For every soild main dish I have in my repertoire, I have a need for two or three good side dishes. Yes, there are times when all that is required are a couple of steamed carrots and some broccoli, but just as often I like to have something a little bit fancy.
This is one of those fancy side dishes, and comes to me from Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals. It is great with a nice piece of steak and a little mustard... and possibly some steamed carrots and broccoli.
Butter beans with bacon - adapted from Jamie Oliver
4 rashers bacon, finely sliced
2 tomatoes
1 x 400g tin of butter beans
red wine vinegar
2-3 sprigs basil
Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add bacon to the pan and cook stirring until golden. Increase heat to high. Roughly chop tomatoes and add to pan. Tip in the butter beans and their juices, and simmer gently to cook the liquid down. Once most of the liquid has evaporated add a little extra virgin olive oil and a good splash of vinegar, then season. Sprinkle over basil leaves and serve.
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