Greens are vital for our health, providing the necessary nutrients and energy we need. Runner beans, a common feature in many British homes, can be transformed into a culinary delight with just one simple addition.
Runner beans are incredibly versatile and make an excellent side dish, often sliced thinly on the diagonal. They can be prepared in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, and stir-frying. According to Ted’s Veg, runner beans are packed with vitamin C, vitamin K and fibre, aiding digestion and promoting healthy cell development.
Cooking is all about experimenting with different ingredients – you don’t have to be a master chef, just have a passion for creating your own recipes.
So, if you’ve ever wondered how to whip up the perfect garlicky runner beans, read on. It’s a doddle, reports MirrorOnline.
Ingredients
- Fresh runner beans
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra ingredients of your choice
Method
As shared by Cuisine Fiend, although it might seem easy to cook, it takes some work and patience. Runner beans tend to be fragile and need to be sliced and parboiled. Remember to do it diagonally, using the right knife, and some gloves.
Parboiling takes around five minutes after plunging them into the boiling water and bringing them to a simmer. Doing so will make their texture crunchy rather than tough.
Once ready, it’s about adding different ingredients and experimenting. In this case, toast some garlic slices and breadcrumbs until they’ve lost their colour.
After that, transfer the runner beans to the saucepan and toss them around with other ingredients of your choice, including butter, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
The good thing about runner beans – and greens, in general – is that they can be a great accompaniment to many dishes, such as pasta and salads, as well as other heavier dishes, like curry and rice. Once they’ve been well-mixed with the flavours of garlic, they become so addictive!
By following these simple steps and using an item that’s probably already on your kitchen counter, you will elevate the taste of your side dish. It doesn’t require many ingredients or extra time and effort.