How To Cook: Runner Beans

Hi, this recipe is one I have written but was told to me by my Uncle's. During the holidays, my family and I visited them and we were offered some runner beans, which I took. After picking them with my Uncle D. from his garden, he then showed me how to prepare one and instructed me on the cooking. I took note of what he was saying, came home and wrote this. This weekend, I made a recipe with runner beans, and I made sure to cook some how my Uncle D & C both suggested and some how the other recipe I was following suggested. I think I preferred these, my sister did too. But, my Mum liked the other recipe better though, so it is personal. These beans are a beautiful bright green colour and taste really nice too, I hope you enjoy!

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Dietary Info:

-Gluten Free

-Dairy Free

-Nut Free

-Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians

Serves: 2

Prep: 5-10mins

Cook: 25mins

Ingredients:

-1/2lb /225g Runner Beans {For 2 people as a side, increase quantities as required. If you have leftovers, they can be frozen for another time.}

-1tsp Sugar

-1tsp Salt

-Pinch Bicarbonate of soda {Not too much otherwise it will bubble over!}

Method:

1: Boil the kettle and wash the beans under the cold tap. Making sure to remove any dirt or leaves from them.

2: While the kettle's boiling, peel either side of the runner bean lightly, not going all the way through. You just want to take off the edges lightly.

3: Then, cut the beans diagonally into chunks, about 1cm long each.

4: Place the chopped beans in a saucepan and cover with the boiled water.

5: Bring back to the boil and add in the sugar and salt.

6: Once boiling, add in the bicarbonate of soda, not too much otherwise it will bubble over the top! And leave to cook. About 20-30mins in total, or until tender.

7: Once soft, drain and serve as a side.