RUNNER BEANS WITH SHALLOT BUTTER

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A special twist to the under-rated fresh flavoured runner bean - serve with 'A good steak and kidney pie'

Provided by Ruth Watson

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

500g English runner beans
25g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 large shallots or 1 banana shallot (the long type shaped like a banana), sliced
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Top, tail and remove the strings from the runner beans, then cut them diagonally into elongated diamond shapes.
  • Melt the butter with the oil in a medium-sized frying pan over a low to medium heat. Tip in the shallots and fry them gently for about 8 minutes, or until soft and very slightly coloured. Stir occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the beans for 3- 4 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
  • Turn up the heat under the frying pan and add the sugar and vinegar to the shallots. Stir well and then leave to bubble for 1 minute. Toss the beans and the buttery shallots together, either in the frying pan or saucepan, depending on size. Serve in a warmed dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein

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