Octopus with borlotti beans
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- 10-15 minutes to simmer
- Easy
- Serves 3
Ingredients
- 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 green or red peppers, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Pinch oregano
- 1 410g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 410g tins borlotti beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 120g tins octopus, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper
Method
- STEP 1Heat olive oil on a moderate heat. Fry peppers first for several minutes, then add onions and garlic and continue frying for several minutes
- STEP 2Add beans to mix, followed by tomatoes, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano and thyme. Stir to mix, cover and turn burner to low.
- STEP 3Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut any overly large octopus pieces into several smaller chunks.
- STEP 4Stir octopus into borlotti beans and simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- STEP 5Sprinkle on parsley and serve with rice. I prefer brown basmati
