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Stir-Fried Black Bean with chilli and pecorino

A sun-warmed take on Black Bean Pilaf, built on chilli and pecorino and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 4 people.

5.0 from 2,092 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Black Bean with chilli and pecorino
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the chilli and pecorino elements, and pat the black bean dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the black beans and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried oregano and the rest of the chilli and pecorino flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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