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If using dried borlotti beans, they will need to be soaked for ... then strain and proceed as in the recipe.

Shell the borlotti beans and drop into a pan of unsalted boiling water. Salt will toughen their skins. Cook for about 40 minutes or until tender then drain and set aside. Meanwhile, peel the ...

Kid’s job: Add the mashed vegetables and garlic and any herbs, spices or tahini that you want to use ... with kidney beans, chopped coriander and ground cumin; parsnips and borlotti beans ...