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Black Eyed Beans with Courgettes

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Sainsbury6	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

25	g	Black-eyed beans; picked clean and
		; washed (8oz)
2	tb	Lemon juice
375	g	Courgettes; (12oz)
		Salt
3	tb	Olive oil per person; about
1		Lemons; quartered (1 to 2)
		Salt and freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL
FOR THE DRESSING
In a medium saucepan, cover the beans with water, boil for 3 minutes
then drain, discarding the water. Cover with fresh water, add the 2
tablespoons lemon juice (to prevent them discolouring during cooking)
and salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Cut the courgettes into 5cm (2-inch) pieces and then quarter them
lengthways. Add them to the pan and cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
Do not strain.
Serve in individual soup plates, allowing 2-3 pieces of courgette per
person with some of the cooking liquid as well. Pour olive oil on top,
season and serve with the lemon quarters to be squeezed over
individually.
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