GREEN BEANS WITH ANCHOVY & SOFT EGG

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A simple, healthy dish that tastes superb

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g trimmed green beans
3 large free-range eggs
2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
pinch sugar
5 tbsp olive oil
6 anchovy fillets, halved

Steps:

  • Steam or boil the beans for 6-8 mins, until just tender. Drain and cool under running cold water. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Meanwhile, boil the eggs for 4 mins, then cool under running cold water. Crack and remove the shells.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, sugar, oil and a little salt and pepper in a small bowl. Divide the beans between 6 plates. Halve the eggs and set one half on each pile of beans, topped with a couple of anchovy halves. Drizzle over the dressing and some freshly milled black pepper, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium

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