Braised Roma Beans with Garlic and Herbs
The pretty white Roma beans in your boxes this week are perfect for braising!
-Place 3/4 of a pound of Roma beans in a bowl of cold water and rinse until beans are free of debris.
-Tip and tail the beans, then cut the them into 1.5 inch segments.
-Chop up 2-3 stems of rosemary or 1/2 a bunch of parsley.
-Dice up 1 small onion or shallot or 2-3 leeks.
-Saute the allium of your choice in 2 tsp ghee or butter until just tender.
-Then add the following:
The chopped herbs
2 cloves of finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
-Add the beans and stir well, letting brown for about 3 minutes.
-Pour in a splash of wine or a little sherry to de-glaze the pan.
-Then add 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth and stir well.
-Let the beans cook/sauce reduce for about 7-10 minutes over med low heat.
-Serve hot.