Harissa Prawn, Tomato & Feta Beanotto

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Harissa Prawn, Tomato & Feta Beanotto

All the comfort of risotto combined with all the brilliance of A BEAN! The beanotto uses the natural creaminess Queen Cannellini Beans to create a silky, spoonable base similar to a risotto, made in half the time. This one is infused with smoky paprika, harissa and rich tomato, with juicy prawns and tangy feta making it feel a little luxurious for a weeknight treat. We love this served with your favourite crusty bread, you can swap the basil for dill instead if you prefer.

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Ingredients

  • onion 1 (chopped)
  • garlic cloves 2 (chopped)
  • fennel seeds 1 tsp (crushed)
  • smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • chilli flakes ½ tsp
  • chopped tomatoes 400 g
  • sugar ½ tsp
  • Bold Bean Queen white beans 570 g
  • harissa paste 1 tbsp
  • prawns 150 g
  • fresh basil 10 g (torn)
  • feta 75 g (crumbled)
  • sourdough 200 g

Method

Make the beanotto

  • Chop the onion and garlic.
  • Heat a glug of olive oil in a large sautée pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.
  • Stir in the garlic, crushed fennel seeds, smoked paprika and chilli flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and season, adding a pinch of sugar or honey if the tomatoes are a little sharp.
  • Add the Bold Bean Queen white beans with their bean stock - fill the jar ¼ with water, give it a shake and pour that in too.
  • Add the harissa paste, give everything a stir and simmer over a low heat to warm the beans through, until they look creamy and glossy, resembling a similar consistency to a risotto - about 5 minutes. Add a splash of water or stock if it gets a little thick.

Finish the dish

  • Stir through the prawns and season to taste. Pop a lid on top and cook for 2 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked through
  • Spoon into bowls, crumble over the feta and scatter with the fresh basiland a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with your favourite crusty bread.

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