Greek butter beans

Name: Greek butter beans
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1

with whipped feta and garlic pita bread

Ready in around 20 mins

RECIPE FACT:

In Greek mythology, the goddess Athena gifted the first olive tree, which was planted on the Acropolis.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Amount:

Serves 1 person

Cooking Instructions:

1. TO PREPARE THE VEGETABLES:

Place the butter beans into a sieve and rinse under cool running water and drain well. Using half the capsicum slice into ½ cm strips discarding the core.
2. TO TOAST THE GARLIC PITA:

Place the garlic pita into the toaster and toast until heated through – you may need to cut these in half and toast with cut side up. Remove from the toaster and cut into triangles.
3. TO COOK THE GREEK BUTTER BEANS:

Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the capsicum and cook for 3-4 mins. Add half the butter beans and peas, season with salt and cook for a minute. Pour in the tomato and oregano sauce, add the mixed olives, stir and cook for 2-3 mins. Fold through the baby spinach until lightly wilted.
To serve:

Spoon Greek butter beans and spinach into bowls. Dollop with whipped feta and serve with garlic pita triangles on the side. Serve with a grind of black pepper.