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Roasted Black Bean with scotch bonnet

This Caribbean Fritters leans on scotch bonnet to do the heavy lifting. We roast the Black Bean for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.8 from 2,388 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Roasted Black Bean with scotch bonnet
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the scotch bonnet 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 roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the allspice and the rest of the scotch bonnet flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the asparagus 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.

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

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