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Rich & Creamy Cacio E Pepe Butterbeans With Tenderstem Broccoli & Smoky Chipotle Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Total time21 min
Active time18 min

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⚡ Critical Path (3 steps)

These steps determine the minimum cooking time. Any delay here delays the entire recipe.

  1. 1Preheat oven and prepare baking tray5m
  2. 2Season and roast tenderstem broccoli13m
  3. 3Plate butterbeans, broccoli, and seeds3m
21m total • 3/5 critical
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⚡Critical stepPreheat oven and prepare baking tray

Prep • 5 min • Start 0m

Prep

⚡Critical stepSeason and roast tenderstem broccoli

Cooking • 13 min • Start 5m

Cooking

Cook butterbeans and wilt spinach

Cooking • 10 min • Start 5m • 3m slack

Cooking

Mix chipotle sunflower seeds with oil

Prep • 2 min • Start 0m • 16m slack

Prep

⚡Critical stepPlate butterbeans, broccoli, and seeds

Finishing • 3 min • Start 18m

Finishing

Nutrition Information

Calories531 kcal
Protein30g
Fat20.2g
Carbs57.3g
Fibre19.2g
Salt1.9g

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking tray

    5 min

    Preheat your oven to 220°C / 200°C fan and take out a baking tray and large saucepan.

    Equipment: oven, baking tray, large saucepan
    Temperature: 220°C

  2. Season and roast tenderstem broccoli

    13 min

    Place the tenderstem broccoli into your roasting tray, drizzle over a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10-15 mins or until tender but still with some bite.

    Equipment: baking tray, oven
    Temperature: 220°C

  3. Cook butterbeans and wilt spinach

    10 min

    Drain the butterbeans , then add them and the cacio e pepe sauce to your saucepan. Place over a medium heat until it begins to bubble, then cook for 5 minutes more, stirring often. After this time the beans should soften and the sauce will thicken and reduce slightly. Next add the spinach and stir through for 1-2 minutes until just wilted, then remove from the heat.

    Equipment: large saucepan, stove

  4. Mix chipotle sunflower seeds with oil

    2 min

    Add ½ - 1 tbsp of olive oil to the chipotle sunflower seeds in a small ramekin or bowl.

    Equipment: small ramekin or bowl

  5. Plate butterbeans, broccoli, and seeds

    3 min

    Divide the cacio e pepe butterbeans and tenderstem broccoli between serving bowls, then drizzle the chipotle sunflower seeds over the top. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

    Equipment: serving bowls