Broad beans · common
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The broad bean your grandparents grew, and their grandparents before them. Sow in autumn, forget about it, and come spring it'll be the smuggest thing in the garden.
in the kitchen
Broad bean bruschetta
Double-pod them, blanch for two minutes, then crush roughly with olive oil, lemon zest, pecorino, and a crack of black pepper. Pile onto grilled sourdough.
Broad bean and mint soup
Simmer podded beans with a potato and good stock until tender. Blitz with a handful of fresh mint and a swirl of cream. Spring in a bowl.
where to find the seeds
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