Traditional British Bean Pie
A classic bean pie originating from the UK, made with broad beans and a hint of British flair.
Ingredients
- ●250g, fresh or frozen Broad beansFresh or frozen, trimmed
- ●1 sheet Shortcrust pastryhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 medium, chopped Onion
- ●to taste Flaky salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
- ●2 tbsp Xtra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Roll out the shortcrust pastry to a thickness of about 3mm.
- 3
Place the pastry into a 20cm pie dish, trimming any excess.
- 4
In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 5
Add the broad beans to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Season with flaky salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Pour the bean mixture into the pastry-lined pie dish.
- 8
Roll out the remaining pastry to a thickness of about 3mm.
- 9
Place the rolled-out pastry on top of the bean mixture, pressing the edges to seal.
- 10
Cut a few slits in the top pastry to allow steam to escape.
- 11
Brush the top pastry with a little water.
- 12
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.