Zero-waste Broad Bean Pods
Did you know you could eat broad bean pods? Here's our zero-waste tip to make the most of your pods by turning them into fritters.
Substitute:
- No ground ginger? Try with smoked paprika, curry powder or any spice you like.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
300 g Broad bean pods (pods only)
150 g Plain flour
1 tsp Ground ginger
150 ml Milk of choice
Salt & pepper
Vegetable oil (for cooking )
Recipe:
- Cut the broad bean pods in half.
- Tip your flour and milk into two separate bowls.
- Season the flour with ground ginger, salt and pepper.
- Dredge the pods into the flour, then dip them in the milk and dredge through the flour again.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan. When it's hot, add the pods and cook until golden and crispy.
- Season with a little sea salt.
- Eat the crispy pods on their own or with any dip you like.
How to store
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for 10 minutes to get them extra crispy again.
