Fennel Sausages With Lima Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 oz ground sausage
1 small bulb fennel, finely chopped, fronds reserved
2 oz finely chopped pancetta
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs, plus extra to coat sausage
1 None green onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for shallow frying
1 (13.5 oz) can lima beans, drained, rinsed
10 None cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 None small red onion, sliced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine ground sausage, fennel, pancetta, mint, breadcrumbs, green onion and garlic. Season. Form into 8 sausage links then coat in breadcrumbs.
Add enough oil to shallow-fry in a large frying pan. Place over high heat. Cook sausages for 8-10 mins, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine lima beans, tomatoes, red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, vinegar and reserved fennel fronds. Season to taste. Serve with sausages.