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Italian Black Bean Roast

This Italian Roast leans on tomato and oregano to do the heavy lifting. We smoke the Black Bean for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

5.0 from 527 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Italian Black Bean Roast
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and oregano 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil and the rest of the tomato and oregano flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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 rosemary and serve while hot.

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

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