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Mediterranean Black Bean Bowl

The kind of Mediterranean plate you make on repeat. feta and mint, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 2,451 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Mediterranean Black Bean Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the feta and mint 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 bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the lemon and the rest of the feta and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek 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 parsley and serve while hot.

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

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