
Borlotti bean and red pepper stew recipe
Cook up this recipe for borlotti bean and red pepper stew and make the most of comforting home-grown flavours. Recipe from Jojo Tulloh
There is something effortless about composing a dish from ingredients you have grown yourself. Everything seems to sing harmoniously on the plate; the flavours of each season naturally complement each other in a way that it could take a lifetime to learn.

This dish of borlotti beans, combined with red peppers is inspired by French country cooking and, in particular, the tradition of cooking from the potager, a garden that delights both the eye and the stomach.

Ingredients
1kg of borlotti beans (try beans harvested this season or older dried beans soaked overnight)
2 red peppers
1 red onion (finely chopped)
1 white onion
1 carrot
1 stick of celery
3 cloves of garlic
1 bouquet garni of sage and rosemary, bay leaf
3tbsp oil
1tbsp red wine vinegar
Method
Char the peppers over a gas flame (or roast in the oven) place in a bowl, cover and leave to soften then scrape off the skin and remove seeds and stem.
Cut into strips and marinade with two tablespoons of olive oil, a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, the red onion and a little salt.
Meanwhile, shell the borlotti beans and place in a pot, cover with water, bring to the boil (skimming off any foam) then add the carrot (peeled), onion and celery, garlic and a bouquet garni of the sage, rosemary and bay.
Cook for 15 minutes then add three tablespoons of olive oil and cook for a further 15 minutes until beans are tender (longer for dried beans).
Drain the beans and toss with three tablespoons of olive oil and a handful of chopped basil.
Add the red pepper and shallot mixture and serve with a colourful gratin a for a taste of French country life without leaving home.
FIX YOUR PRICE FOR THE YEAR- HALF PRICE SALE!
Special offer to celebrate RHS Chelsea Flower Show! Get a whole year of Gardens Illustrated magazine for just £30 and FIX YOUR PRICE!- saving over 50%. Subscribe today and enjoy beautiful places, top planting ideas and expert advice for your garden. *Offer ends 1st July 2022. This offer is only available to UK residents paying by Direct Debit
Container Gardening Special Edition
The Gardens Illustrated Guide to Container Gardening. In this special edition, discover colourful flower combinations and seasonal planting schemes for pots designed by leading plantspeople, and essential know-how for container gardening success. Just £9.99 inc UK p&p
By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.
By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.