Aubergine Pesto Stew with Borlotti Beans

Name: Aubergine Pesto Stew with Borlotti Beans
Prep time: THMS
Cook time: THMS
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 aubergines, cut into 3cm cubes; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 190g jar Sacla’ Char-Grilled Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Pesto; 2 tbsp. tomato puree; 400g can chopped tomatoes + 2 cans of water; 2 x 400g cans borlotti beans, drained; Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional); Fresh Basil leaves for garnish; ½ red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped for topping (optional)

This hearty Italian stew is all about big, rustic flavours with Sacla’ Char-Grilled Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Pesto transforming this home comfort dish into a magical mid-week meal. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and olive oil which will be certain to bring a smile to everyone’s faces.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

1hr 15mins

Serves

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 aubergines, cut into 3cm cubes
1 tsp. dried oregano
190g jar Sacla’ Char-Grilled Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Pesto
2 tbsp. tomato puree
400g can chopped tomatoes + 2 cans of water
2 x 400g cans borlotti beans, drained
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling (optional)
Fresh Basil leaves for garnish
½ red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped for topping (optional)

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How to make the recipe

Step 1

Heat the oil in large pan or casserole dish, add the onion, season well and cook for 2 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute more then stir in the aubergine and oregano and cook for about 5 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Stir through the Char-Grilled Aubergine & Roasted Garlic Pesto (reserving some for stirring through later) tomato puree, tomatoes (and water) and borlotti beans. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 40 mins to 1 hour, with the lid ajar, stirring occasionally. Top up with a little hot water from the kettle if it starts to dry out at all.

Step 3

Taste and season as needed. Ladle into shallow bowls for serving, then stir through the remaining Pesto, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and garnish with basil leaves and a sprinkling of chilli if using.