French Market Recipe 2025 34 Feves aux lardons Broad beans with bacon

• 2kgs whole broad beans
• 250gr chunky bacon (lardons)
• 2 large shallots
• 4 chicken eggs
• ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence 

1. Peel and slice the shallots
2. Bring water to boil in a large saucepan
3. Dunk the broad beans in their cases in boiling water for a minute
4. Remove and place in a bowl of iced cold water to stop them cooking
5. Remove the beans from their cases with your fingers
6. Chop the bacon (lardons) into small cubes
7. Fry in a heavy based pan for 5 minutes
8. Turn down the heat, add the sliced shallots and Herbes de Provence
9. Cover the pan and cook gently for about 5 minutes
10. At same time poach eggs in boiling salted water for about 4 to 5 minutes
11. Serve the beans and bacon on warm plates, topped with a poached egg

Pair this simple country recipe with a glass of Gustave Lorentz Riesling available at our French Market shop or order online at www.frenchmarket.co.za  and we will deliver to your door.

Bon Appétit