Butterbean Stew with Pesto
A comforting yet fresh butterbean stew, made in one pot with simple ingredients for an easy and hearty meal.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion - chopped
- 2 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 leek - sliced
- 250g spring greens - stalks removed and sliced
- 300ml crème fraîche
- 190g pot of pesto
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tins of butter beans
Optional to serve
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- Crusty bread
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large deep pan, once hot add the onion, garlic, and leek, cook for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
- Add the butterbeans including the water they come in, vegetable stock, crème fraîche, pesto and greens. Stir well and leave to simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon, crusty bread and grated parmesan (optional).