Broad beans with dill Recipe

Broad beans with dill Recipe

  • 450g/1lb young fresh broad beans in their pods
  • 50ml/2fl oz olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • ½ lemon, juice only
  • 250ml/½ pint vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
  • a dollop of Greek-style yoghurt (optional)
  1. Wash the beans, top, tail and string them where necessary.
  2. Heat the oil in a large heavy-lidded pan and add the onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. Add the beans in their pods and the lemon juice and toss to combine.
  3. Add the stock, bring to the boil and cook for 20-25 minutes until the pods are very tender. Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
  4. At the end of cooking, add the dill. Serve warm. Add a generous dollop of Greek-style yoghurt (optional).