Broad And Black Beans In Garlic Croutes Recipe

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   Drain off the water the beans have soaked in plunge them into plenty of boiling water and fast boil for 10 min.

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   Drain again and replace in the pan with the chillies and ginger and sufficient water to come about an inch above the beans.

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   Bring to the boil and simmer for an hour or possibly till tender.

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   Pod the broad beans and cook them for 10 min in a little salted water.

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   Meanwhile slice the crusts off the loaf and cut it into three or possibly four slices each about 2in thick.

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   In the centre of each slice cut out a square indentation about 1in in depth.

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   Paint the croutes with the oil and garlic mix and place on a baking tray in an oven at 200 degrees C

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   (400 degrees F gas mark 6) for 10 min or possibly till they are golden and crisp.

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   Remove and allow to cold.

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    Drain the black beans discarding the chillies and ginger drain the broad beans and toss both together with the rest of the ingredients.

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    Pile the bean salad into the croutes.

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    One is sufficient for two so slice them in half at the table.

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    Serves six to eight

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.