Harissa Black Beans
You guys LOVE our bean recipes so welcome back to our new series Full Of Beans, where we’re going to be showing YOU some awesome and tasty recipes all designed around the bean!
Our final episode celebrates the black bean. A super simple sauce, packed full of protein and bursting at the seams with flavour, this dish is a comforting and hearty monday night meal!
Serves
Ingredients
Harissa Beans
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Fresh Herb Yoghurt Drizzle
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To Serve
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Before you start
High sided frying pan | Garlic crusher or microplane
Prepare the Harissa Black Beans
- Warm the olive oil in the pan over medium heat
- Add the onions and a pinch of salt to the pan and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent catching
- Add the garlic, cumin and cinnamon and stir for 2 minutes
- Add the tomato puree and harissa paste and stir for 1 minute
- Add the black beans (including the liquid), stir to combine, turn the heat down and simmer for 8-10 minutes to reduce until silky and thick
- Taste and season to perfection with salt and pepper
Prepare the Fresh Herb Yoghurt Drizzle
- Pick the mint and coriander leaves, dispose of the stalks, finely chop the leaves and add to a small mixing bowl, reserving a few for garnish
- Add the yoghurt to the bowl
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the bowl, catching any pips in your free hand
- Add a splash of water to loosen as necessary
- Season to perfection with salt and pepper
Finish and serve
- Spoon the Fresh Herb Yoghurt Drizzle over the Harissa Black Beans, garnish with the reserved fresh herbs and serve immediately with the sourdough toast