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Brown butter Black Bean Hash

Our tested Steamed Black Bean Hash: provencal, generous, and balanced with brown butter. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 472 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Brown butter Black Bean Hash
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the creme fraiche and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped tarragon and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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