Easy Runner Beans Recipe
162kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g runner beans
- 1 small white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ lemon (juiced) optional
- 10 g hard cheese grated (optional)
Method
- Prepare your runner beans by top and tailing them (remove the strings down the side of each bean if you need to), then slicing thinly on the diagonal.100 g runner beans
- Cut your onion into thin slices, and do the same with your garlic.1 small white onion, 2 garlic cloves
- Get a pan of water boiling, and add the runner beans, boiling for 6-7 minutes.100 g runner beans
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a pan and add the onion. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring often until the sliced onion is soft and translucent.2 tbsp butter, 1 small white onion
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and continue to cook.2 garlic cloves, 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
- Drain your cooked runner beans, then add them to the pan with the onions and garlic, using a spatula to fully coat the runner beans.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper, then squeeze over the lemon juice and grate over the cheese if using.Salt and pepper to taste, ½ lemon (juiced), 10 g hard cheese
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories162kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein3gFat13gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.5gCholesterol35mgSodium156mgPotassium206mgFiber2gSugar4gVitamin A719IUVitamin C11mgCalcium94mgIron1mg
Notes
- Preparing Your Runner Beans: You could use a mandolin or invest in a runner bean preparer, but I prefer to stick on some music and just prepare the beans with my knife and chopping board!
- Caramelize the Onions: In this recipe, we saute the onions for just a couple of minutes until they’re soft. If you want an even more flavourful side dish, caramelise your onions (cooking and stirring frequently for 30 - 40 minutes) before adding the onion and runner beans. Note that this will of course extend the cooking time, but you could prepare your onions in advance!