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Lemon and olive oil Black Bean Scramble

Weeknight-friendly Black Bean Scramble with the lemon and olive oil we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Lemon and olive oil Black Bean Scramble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemon and olive oil 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 slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried oregano and the rest of the lemon and olive oil flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas 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.

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

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