B is for Broad Bean

If you thought broad beans were not worth growing, think again. One packet of dwarf variety about 20 plants (some sown later) and I had enough to make this recipe. There are still lots of little broad beans growing. They were delicious and I've added Broad Bean Sutton to my seed list to sow this autumn for an earlier crop next year! I've also used them in a stir fry and they are so versitile.

preparing

ready to harvest

ta dah

Comments

Jo@awholeplotoflove said…

My first recipe containing broad beans fresh from the garden is normally risotto. Instead we had them with Lamb on Sunday. There is always Friday evening!

2 July 2014 at 07:50

Amy at love made my home said…

I'm not the biggest broad bean fan, but your dinner looks delicious!!! xx

2 July 2014 at 11:05

Wainwright and Wright.Co said…

Broad beans are my favourite vegetable - I can still see in my mind the rows of broad beans my dad used to grow in our garden. I remember black fly being a big pest, but your plants looks so healthy. Enjoy!

3 July 2014 at 02:57

Little Blue Mouse said…

Ooh, I love broad beans! I remember shelling them as a kid, and my Mum always made white sauce to have with them for Sunday dinner.

2 August 2014 at 01:20

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