Burrata with Broad Beans and Mint

10mins prep.

2mins cooking

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) broad beans in the pod
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
  • 100 ml (3½ fl oz) olive oil
  • 4 Burrata (see note)
  • Torn mint leaves, to serve

Method

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat, add the broad beans and boil for a minute or two until bright green and just tender. Drain and plunge into iced water to stop the cooking process. Drain and peel away the outer shells, then combine in a bowl with the lemon zest and olive oil. Squeeze in the lemon juice to taste, then season.
  2. Place a Burrata in the centre of each serving plate, spoon over the broad beans and dressing, scatter with mint and serve.
  3. Note: Burrata is available from many delicatessens and specialty cheese shops. If it’s unavailable, you could use buffalo mozzarella instead.
RECIPES

Burrata with Broad Beans and Mint

10mins prep.

2mins cooking

Serves 4

Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) broad beans in the pod
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, or to taste
  • 100 ml (3½ fl oz) olive oil
  • 4 Burrata (see note)
  • Torn mint leaves, to serve

Method

  1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over high heat, add the broad beans and boil for a minute or two until bright green and just tender. Drain and plunge into iced water to stop the cooking process. Drain and peel away the outer shells, then combine in a bowl with the lemon zest and olive oil. Squeeze in the lemon juice to taste, then season.
  2. Place a Burrata in the centre of each serving plate, spoon over the broad beans and dressing, scatter with mint and serve.
  3. Note: Burrata is available from many delicatessens and specialty cheese shops. If it’s unavailable, you could use buffalo mozzarella instead.
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