Name: Broad beans and thyme
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 gram (1¼ pounds) frozen broad beans (fava beans); 2 shallots (50g), chopped finely; 150 gram (4½ ounces) speck, chopped finely; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Broad beans and thyme

Broad beans are also known as fava beans. They are high in fibre and a good source of vitamin C and folate. This recipe is delicious, and would also be excellent with a good squeeze of lemon on top.

Ingredients

600 gram (1¼ pounds) frozen broad beans (fava beans)

2 shallots (50g), chopped finely

150 gram (4½ ounces) speck, chopped finely

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Method

1.Drop beans into medium saucepan of boiling water, return to the boil; drain. When beans are cool enough to handle, peel away grey-coloured outer shells.

2.Cook shallot and speck in heated oiled large frying pan, stirring, until speck is browned lightly. Add beans and thyme; cook, stirring, until beans are heated through. Season to taste.

Speck is also known as cured pork. It is available from good delicatessens.
Note

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