Butter bean and bacon stir-fry

John A
John A @JohnA
Essex

This originated as a means of using up left-over uncooked cabbage but has evolved into a tasty and easily-prepared favourite of ours. Because it doesn’t take long and many will have the ingredients in their fridge or larder, it can be “knocked up” quickly if a couple of unexpected guests turn up! Vary the quantity of tomatoes as preferred. A little soy sauce or Maggi Würze on the side to add to taste is a nice accompaniment. For a quick supper for two, just halve the ingredients.

Butter bean and bacon stir-fry

This originated as a means of using up left-over uncooked cabbage but has evolved into a tasty and easily-prepared favourite of ours. Because it doesn’t take long and many will have the ingredients in their fridge or larder, it can be “knocked up” quickly if a couple of unexpected guests turn up! Vary the quantity of tomatoes as preferred. A little soy sauce or Maggi Würze on the side to add to taste is a nice accompaniment. For a quick supper for two, just halve the ingredients.

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes including prep
4 servings
  1. 1 tbspoil
  2. 1onion, chopped
  3. 250 gbacon medallions, cut into smallish pieces. If you can’t eat pork bacon, you can use trimmed turkey rashers but it alters the flavour
  4. 5 clovesGarlic, chopped
  5. 250-300 gsavoy cabbage, shredded
  6. 15-25cherry tomatoes, halved
  7. 2 (400 g)tins butter beans, drained and rinsed
  8. 1 tspdried chili flakes or 1 fresh chili, chopped
  9. 2 tbspslemon juice
  10. 2 tbspsrecently-boiled water
  11. 2 tbspscrème fraîche
  12. 300 gready to wok wholewheat noodles
  13. to tasteSeasoning

Cooking Instructions

30-35 minutes including prep
  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wok and gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Only stir to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Add the bacon and stir fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until beginning to crisp.

  3. 3

    Add the cabbage and garlic and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Add a little more oil if needed.

  4. 4

    Add the butter beans, chili and tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, occasionally stirring.

  5. 5

    Add the lemon juice, hot water, crème fraîche and noodles stir thoroughly and cook for another two minutes. Add seasoning to taste and serve piping hot.

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I use fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and seek to avoid food waste with my “Use-up” recipes. #WastenotWantnotMy wife and I love travelling and exploring different cuisines but never under-estimate traditional British cooking: every country has something to offer, including in the field of home cooking. Cookpad UK Ambassador.
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