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Greek White Beans with Coriander + Lemon-baked Feta

Name: Greek White Beans with Coriander + Lemon-baked Feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-3
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 2 x 400g tins of cherry tomatoes, in tomato juice; 1tsp dried dill; 1tsp dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced; 1 x 700g jar of Bold Bean Co Queen Butter Beans (or 2 x 400g tins), drained; 1 x 200g block of greek feta cheese, halved; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp coriander seeds, roughly crushed; 1 lemon, juice + zest; Lemon wedges; Flatbreads

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Servings

2-3

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Author:

Cardamom and Dill

"This is the kind of dish I like to make when I’m tired and I want something that’s easy to prepare and which has the super power to instantly take me to my happy place – basically a two up two down shack with a summer kitchen anywhere along the coast of the Mediterranean. This version of Greek beans is much simpler than my traditional recipe for Greek gigantes beans with tomatoes, nettles and herbs. Served with my oven-baked feta and a bowl of warm artisan bread, this is a dish that you can have on the table within 30 minutes. That’s my kind of fast food." Kiki

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Ingredients

For the beans

1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 x 400g tins of cherry tomatoes, in tomato juice
1tsp dried dill
1tsp dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 x 700g jar of Bold Bean Co Queen Butter Beans (or 2 x 400g tins), drained

For the Baked Feta

1 x 200g block of greek feta cheese, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coriander seeds, roughly crushed
1 lemon, juice + zest

To serve

Lemon wedges
Flatbreads

Directions

Heat up a large frying pan over a medium and add the olive oil. When the oil has come up to temperature, add the chopped onion. Turn down the heat and cook for roughly 10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic + stir fry for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes and up to one can of water. Allow the lot to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the beans, juice of half a lemon and the dried herbs to the tomato mixture +and simmer for a further 10-12 minutes minutes. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, place the feta onto an oven-proof dish. Drizzle it with olive oil and scatter the crushed coriander seeds and half the lemon zest over the top. Place in the oven and let it bake until the edges turn golden (around 15-20 minutes).
Remove the feta from the oven. Add the beans to a serving dish and top both dishes with chopped dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Serve with flatbreads

HUGE thanks to the legend that is Kiki from Cardamom and Dill who let us share this #beanspo on our website for all you champs to enjoy. Kiki hosts supper clubs in her hometown of York and cooks food inspired by the med. Think herby, fresh salads and produce led dishes. Check out her website here to see what she's all about!