Broad beans, ham and tomato.

After two months of being in our new house we have finally found a farm with an organic veg box scheme that will deliver to our area! We first decided to get a veg box delivered a few years ago when we lived in the centre of the city and found that the quality and shelf life of the veg we were buying at the supermarket was often unpredictable and not always worth the price. Both our old and new schemes are reasonably priced when compared to supermarket prices and the fruit and veg that is delivered are far better quality. When our new box arrived the fruit and vegatables were wonderfuly fresh and exciting and I couldn't wait to get stuck in. I was delighted to find the inclusion of broad beans in our first box, they are one of Mr M's favourites and would go perfectly with the ham I had just boiled. This dish is a simple, quick and tasty one that goes really well with a simple salad and garlic bread.

Broad beans with ham and tomato

(serves 2)

150 g boiled ham, cubed

2 small red onions, finely chopped

225 g cherry tomatoes, halved

2 garlic cloves, chopped

100 g broad beans, weighed after shell and skin removed

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp oregano

• Boil the beans in a large pan of water for 10 minutes, until they are tender.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onion and garlic. Fry until soft but not browned.
• Add the cubed ham and fry for a further minute. 
• Add the tomato and herbs and fry, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Add the cooked beans and cook for a further two minutes.