Mary Jo’s Greek Style Beans
Beans are a super source of inexpensive protein. We cook this in the cool oven of the Aga overnight but of course it can be cooked in an oven at 150°C for 2-3 hours. It keeps in a fridge for several days and reheats deliciously.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
Ingredients
225g giant lima or butter beans soaked overnight, drained and cooked until tender, adding ¾ tbsp of olive oil to the water*
3 tbsp olive oil
110g chopped onion
25g small dice celery
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp dry oregano or 1 tsp fresh marjoram
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp crushed chilli flakes
400g tin or 450g tomatoes, crushed
1 tsp honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Juice of ½ lemon
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