Cacio e Pepe Beans 'n' Greens

Oh hello, Captain Farty Pants! Fancy some more beans? This is probably one of the stranger-looking recipes in this book, but don't judge it on its looks alone, because this cheesy dish tastes magnificent and it's another great one for the all-important gut health.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Get the kettle on.

Step 2

Heat the oil into a deep frying pan, then sauté the shallot for 2-3 minutes until softened, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, then throw in the tin of butter beans, alongwith any liquid from the tin. Bring up to a simmer, add the pepper, Parmesan and red wine vinegar. Don't skimp on the pepper here - it's the main flavour, and you want it to be almost spicy.

Step 3

Pour the boiling water into a saucepan and boil the broccoli and kale for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain, season well and set aside.

Step 4

Serve the beans in two bowls, topped with broccoli and kale with a little bit of extra Parmesan.