Italian Butter Beans

A low GI side dish which will help you feel fuller for longer. I love this on a Jacket potato.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 225  g butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 150  ml  vegetable stock
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, chopped
• 1  tablespoon tomato puree
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Place the beans in a heavy saucepan with the stock.
2. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate pan heat the oil and stir fry the garlic until it becomes aromatic.
4. Add the tomato paste and 3 tbsp of stock from the bean pan.
5. Drain the beans; add to the tomato mixture.
6. Stir well to combine and serve topped with the parsley.