method
1. Rub the raw legs with a little olive oil, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, and salt and pepper.
2. Place half the onion on a roasting tray, place the legs on top and roast for 40 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
3. If using cooked duck, gently cook the onion first in half the oil and when cooked through, add the legs and brush with a little more oil, salt and pepper and cook for 20 minutes until hot and crispy again.
4. Meanwhile, saute the rest of the onion in a saucepan with the oil, bacon and garlic until golden.
5. Add the borlotti beans, bay leaf and sprig of thyme, season to taste and pour over the stock (bouillon) and wine.
6. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
7. Spoon the beans and sauce onto a hot plate and place the legs on top. Sprinkle with a little shredded basil and serve with a crispy green salad.
serving amount
serves 2
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