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Butter beans simmered briefly with garlic and sweet tomatoes.
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Garlicky butter beans and tomatoes
At home recipes · 15 minute
Butter beans simmered briefly with garlic and sweet tomatoes.
5 min prep · 10 min cook · Serves 2 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Warm the oil and soften garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
- 2Add the beans and 3 tbsp water. Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until piping hot throughout.
- 3Taste, add the listed finishing ingredients and divide between two plates.
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These timings require tinned or already-cooked beans; do not substitute raw dried beans.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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