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Broad bean and chickpea fritters with roasted sesame seeds

These little fritters are like a light and fresh spring falafel. They are soft and spiced, served with a slightly hot sesame dipping sauce.

Modern Australian

Broad beans, peas, anchovy and soft-boiled egg

This salad is an excellent side dish yet substantial enough on its own to serve as a light spring lunch. The broad beans and peas are bright green flavours that burst through the richness of the anchovy while the...

Italian

Risoni with broad beans and crisp prosciutto

I have a special fondness for risoni. It’s an ingredient I turn to for comfort yet it has a lovely lightness to it. In this dish, the risoni becomes almost risotto-like, with the broad beans adding a fresh green...

Modern Australian

Crushed broad beans with yoghurt, chervil and charred bread

This is a delightful starter, almost a salad but really a dippy thing. The spices give it a hint of the Middle East. Be warned: this is garlicky, but the yoghurt tempers its heat.

Absolutely faba-lous

The seasonal cook: Broad beans

Standing in the way of the widespread enjoyment of broad beans is the preparation required, but it’s worth it to reach the plant's beautiful bright green and gentle heart.

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Modern Australian
Broad bean and chickpea fritters with roasted sesame seeds
Modern Australian
Broad beans, peas, anchovy and soft-boiled egg
Italian
Risoni with broad beans and crisp prosciutto
Modern Australian
Crushed broad beans with yoghurt, chervil and charred bread
14 Nov 2016 - 7:00am
The seasonal cook: Broad beans
Thursdays, 8.30pm
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