Caponata Butter Beans

A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium...A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium and of course fibre. Potassium is great for promoting heart health whilst magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and fibre supports your immune system. This simple, nutritious dish really ticks all the boxes. Read more A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium and of course fibre. Potassium is great for promoting heart health whilst magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and fibre supports your immune system. This simple, nutritious dish really ticks all the boxes. A twist on a classic Italian dish, we've bulked out this delicious caponata by using butter beans which are a fantastic source of potassium, magnesium and of course fibre. Potassium is great for promoting heart health whilst magnesium supports muscle and nerve function and fibre supports your immune system. This simple, nutritious dish really ticks all the boxes.

Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
1 hours
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes
Contains
Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

15g
Protein
575kcal
Calories
40g
Total Fat
45g
Carbs
21g
Sugars
15g
Fibre
163mg
Calcium
13%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
150mg
Magnesium
36%
 
1881mg
Potassium
40%
 
1123mg
Sodium
49%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
8.7mg
Vitamin E
58%
 
133mcg
Vitamin B9
33%
 
164mcg
Vitamin A
18%
 
54mg
Vitamin C
60%
 
2.6mg
Zinc
24%
 
83mcg
Vitamin K
69%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.6mg
Vitamin B3
23%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
303mg
Phosphorus
24%
 
Protein: 15g; Calories: 575kcal; Total Fat: 40g; Carbs: 45g; Sugars: 21g; Fibre: 15g; Calcium: 163mg (13%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 150mg (36%); Potassium: 1881mg (40%); Sodium: 1123mg (49%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 8.7mg (58%); Vitamin B9: 133mcg (33%); Vitamin A: 164mcg (18%); Vitamin C: 54mg (60%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 83mcg (69%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.6mg (23%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 303mg (24%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Legumes
Contains
Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 4
pine nuts
aubergine
2cm cubed
courgette
2cm cubed
celery
sliced
red onion
halved and sliced
red chilli flakes
drained and rinsed
diced
capers
halved
sultanas
passata
basil
roughly chopped
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients. Gently toast pine nuts in a dry pan until golden before setting aside.

2

Heat a quarter of the olive oil in a large pan and fry half of the aubergine and courgette until golden (about 10 minutes), then set aside. Repeat with another quarter of oil and the rest of the aubergine and courgette.

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