Name: Pan-fried cavolo nero, salami and borlotti beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 gm dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight in cold water; 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 80 gm piece of Italian salami, cut into 1cm pieces; 1 small dried red chilli, finely chopped; 200 gm young cavolo nero

Pan-fried cavolo nero, salami and borlotti beans

Australian Gourmet Traveller Italian side dish recipe for pan-fried cavolo nero, salami and borlotti beans.

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

Total

1H 5M

This is perfect as a side to roast chicken but also hearty enough to enjoy as a meal in its own right. You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.

Ingredients

200 gm dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight in cold water

60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

80 gm piece of Italian salami, cut into 1cm pieces

1 small dried red chilli, finely chopped

200 gm young cavolo nero

Method

Main

1.Drain borlotti beans, place in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender (45-50 minutes). Drain, set aside.

2.Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until golden (2-3 minutes). Add salami and chilli, sauté until salami colours (3-4 minutes), add cavolo nero and cook until wilted (3-4 minutes). Toss through beans, season to taste and serve immediately.