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Silverbeet stalks braised with cherry tomatoes and chilli and basil

Justin North

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Braised silverbeet stalks in cherry tomato sauce.
Braised silverbeet stalks in cherry tomato sauce.Jennifer Soo
easyTime:< 30 minsServes:Serves 2 large portions, or 4 as an accompaniment

A lot of people seem to discard these wonderful white stalks, but this recipe is a perfect way to use them.

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Ingredients

  • stalks from one bunch of silverbeet

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • pinch salt flakes 

  • 1 red onion, finely sliced 

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes

  • 1 large red chilli, finely sliced 

  • ½ cup water 

  • ½ bunch fresh basil, leaves torn

Method

  1. Trim silverbeet stalks and lightly peel any fibrous exterior. Cut into chunky rectangular batons.

    Heat a heavy-based saucepan or braising pot over a medium heat. Add olive oil, salt flakes, onion and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes until soft and aromatic, and before it begins to colour.

    Add stalks, tomatoes and chilli. Cook for another couple of minutes.

    Add water, cover with a lid and slowly cook for 20 minutes until soft, juicy and sweetly aromatic.

    Fold through torn basil and serve.

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