Braised Silverbeet Stems With Saffron And Tomato Recipe

• 1 lb Silverbeet stems
• 1 quart Water simmering with 1 bay leaf, 2 onion slices, 2 thyme sprigs,
• 1 x Lemon, juice of Salt and freshly milled pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 sm Onion, finely diced
• 2 Tbsp. Approximately, basil leaves, torn into small pcs, plus Extra for garnish
• 1 pch Saffron threads
• 2 x Tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
• 2 Tbsp. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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