Butter Bean & Herb Stew

I love pulses and dried beans. I used to think they were only for winter when fresh beans and peas were unavailable. What a stupid idea! Over the years I’ve come to depend on them for all sorts of dishes at all times of the year. The following recipe is great whether served hot as a winter lunch with crusty bread and steamed cabbage, served cold on bruschetta at a summer picnic or warmed lightly to serve with barbecued tuna drizzled with basil oil.

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