Creamy Broad Beans

Boiled broad beans finished in a herb-infused cream and egg yolk sauce for a simple, elegant vegetarian side dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 283.9 kcals 1135.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.8 grams 43.1 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.2 grams
Protein 10.6 grams 42.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
Caster Sugar
to taste
Dairy
150
ml
1
piece
Egg
yolk only
LegumesPulses
500
g
Liquids
75
ml
Stock
vegetable stock recommended
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Chives
chopped
1
bunch
Chervil
chopped
1
bunch
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste

Steps

  • Boil the broad beans for 2 minutes, drain, and remove their outer skins.
  • Place beans in a saucepan with chopped herbs, stock, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Boil the mixture until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
  • Whisk the egg yolk with 150ml of double cream in a separate bowl.
  • Add the cream mixture to the beans and heat gently until thickened without boiling.