Bean Alla Norma

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:46:19 GMT

Step 1

Pre heat your oven to 200c fan

Step 2

peel the aubergine skin into a zebra pattern (this improves the final texture of the dish) then slice into 1cm rounds, salt heavily and leave in a sieve under a bowl for around 20 mins to drain excess water.

Step 3

whilst that's resting, dice the onion and sundried tomatoes & finely slice the garlic. Press the aubergines with some kitchen paper to absorb more water, then cover with olive oil and roast for 20-30 mins or until golden brown. Fry the onion for 6-8 mins with a pinch of salt whilst the aubergines are roasting, then add the garlic and sundried tomatoes and fry for 6 mins more until the garlic takes on a little colour and smells divine.

Step 4

add the cherry toms, another pinch of salt and fry on a medium heat until their skins start to wrinkle, then press with a back of a fork to burst. Add the beans + their juice, stir through then add the aubergine. Season to taste and top with fresh basil and optional cashew parm.

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