Crispy Confit Garlic with Creamy Butterbeans

Crispy Confit Garlic with Creamy Butterbeans

This recipe combines the deep, savoury richness of confit garlic with creamy butterbeans, fresh herbs, and seasonal brassicas like purple sprouting broccoli. Slowly cooked in olive oil, the garlic transforms into tender, flavour-packed cloves, while the leftover garlic oil adds a punch to any dish. Perfect for a comforting meal, this recipe celebrates seasonal, sustainable ingredients.

Ingredients

Confit Garlic:

• 1 bulb of garlic, cloves peeled
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• Zest of 1 lemon, peeled into strips
• A few sprigs of rosemary
• Enough extra virgin olive oil to cover

Creamy Herby Butterbeans:

• 1 700g jar Bold Bean Co butterbeans (with bean stock)
• 2 tbsp garlic oil from above
• 200g purple sprouting broccoli (or regular broccoli), chopped
• 2 handfuls parsley, chopped
• 2 handfuls pitted black olives, chopped
• Fresh red chilli, chopped to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Juice of ½ a lemon
• Confit garlic cloves from above

Method

1. Prepare the Confit Garlic:

• Place the peeled garlic cloves, lemon zest strips, sliced red chilli, and rosemary sprigs into a small saucepan.
• Pour enough olive oil to fully submerge the garlic.
• Cook over low heat for 20–30 minutes until the garlic is tender.
• Strain the oil and set aside the garlic cloves. Reserve the garlic oil for other uses.

2. Cook the Butterbeans:

• Pour the butterbeans and their stock into a pan. Heat over medium for 10–15 minutes, allowing the liquid to thicken slightly.
• Add 2 tablespoons of garlic oil and roughly mash the beans with the back of a wooden spoon.

3. Add the Broccoli:

• Stir in the chopped broccoli and cover with a lid. Simmer for 3 minutes or until tender.

4. Assemble the Dish:

• Stir in the chopped parsley, black olives, and red chilli.
• Season with black pepper and squeeze over the lemon juice.
• Gently fold in the confit garlic cloves and drizzle with additional garlic oil.

5. Serve:

• Serve warm as a main dish or a side. Enjoy the bold flavours and creamy textures!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Seasonal Goodness: Uses fresh, seasonal ingredients like garlic and brassicas to create a vibrant dish.
• Sustainable Flavours: Bold Bean Co butterbeans and fresh herbs make this a wholesome, eco-friendly meal.
• Versatile and Delicious: Enjoy as a main course or a flavourful side dish to complement your favourite proteins.

Make the most of seasonal ingredients with this hearty and flavour-packed recipe. Crispy confit garlic and creamy butterbeans are sure to become a favourite in your kitchen. Try it today and enjoy the taste of sustainable, wholesome cooking!