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Ingredients

  • Ravioli
  • 350g beetroot
  • 2 tbsp spring onion or chives
  • 150g ricotta cheese
  • 50g grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1 packet wonton wrappers
  • Freshly grated parmesan to serve.
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  • Broad bean pesto
  • 350g fresh or frozen shelled broad beans
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 40g freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 100ml olive oil
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Beetroot ravioli with broad bean pesto

beet ravioli

Method

  • Broad bean pesto Blanch the beans in boiling water for approx
  • 1 minute, refresh in cold water
  • Drain and peel off the skins
  • Setting a quarter of the beans aside, place the remaining ingredients, except the oil, in a blender and whiz until they are finely chopped
  • With the motor still running, drizzle in the olive oil and season to taste
  • Ravioli Cook the beetroot in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, refresh in cold water and drain well
  • Peel and cut into 1cm cubes and dry on kitchen paper
  • Purée in a food processor
  • Place in a bowl with the finely chopped spring onion, both cheeses and mix lightly together; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg
  • Take a wonton wrapper, place a generous spoonful of beetroot mix in the middle,and lightly brush the edges around the filling with a tiny amount of water and place another square over top
  • Press down the edges to seal the ravioli and make sure that any air is pushed out as you go
  • Neaten and trim the edges as required and then transfer to a tray generously dusted with plain flour
  •   Set aside for 15 minutes to dry out a little
  • Cook the ravioli in batches, in a large pot of boiling salted water until el dente
  • Drain well and return to the pan, adding the reserved beans, half the pesto and season to taste
  • Distribute between serving plates and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan

Comments

These little pockets of purple filling are made using wonton wrappers instead of traditional pasta for a lighter alternative.

Thanks to Ettrick Gardens  – beetroot, and to Janefield Paeonies and Hydroponics – mint, for providing the ingredients used in the demonstration at the market
 
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