Bold Bean Co

Directions

1. step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°/180°C fan/400°F/Gas 6.

2. step 2

   Blend half of the beans with the milk and eggs. season to taste with salt and pepper and put to one side.

3. step 3

   In a non-stick, ovenproof frying pan over a medium heat, fry the leeks and chard stalks in the olive oil for 8-10 minutes until the leeks are tender and sweet. Add the chard leaves, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring every now and then until the leaves have softened and wilted down.

4. step 4

   Add the remaining whole beans and half the basil leaves to the pan and mix to combine.

5. step 5

   Pour the egg mixture over the leek mixture in the hot pan. Turn down the heat, dot with the goat's cheese slices on top and sprinkle with the parmesan and a grind of pepper. Take the pan off the heat and bake in the hot oven for 8-12 minutes, or until firm to the touch and golden brown on top.

6. step 6

   Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before sliding out onto a chopping board or large plate. Serve while still warm, or cold, topped with a little more parmesan and the remaining basil leaves.