Braised Runner Beans
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Author Notes: When we lived in London, I discovered runner beans. They have a wonderful flavor and somehow a small looking bunch seems to turn into a good-sized side dish. this is a simple preperation, with a few varriations. I sometimes add tomatoes, but not always. The dish does need a touch of acid, which teh tomatoes will give it, but a splash of vinegar is good. - innoabrd
Serves four
- 1 bunch runner beans
- 3 thick slices of pancetta or good quality bacon
- 1 onion
- 1 can of chopped Italian tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
- Slice the beans thinly along the bias.
- In a saute pan, cook the pancetta/bacon over medium/high heat to render the fat, but not crisp.
- Add the onion and saute until translucent.
- Add the beans and turn a few times to coat. Add the tomatoes as well, if using.
- Add the water, vinegar and salt and pepper, quickly cover and turn the heat to low.
- Cook, covered, for 7-10 minutes, until the beans are cooked through, but still have some crunch. Adjust the seasoning and serve.
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over 2 years ago Sagegreen
SOunds so good. Am thinking I will grow some as well, even though I mostly do herbs these days.
over 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Nice! I'm planting 2 varieties of runner beans along my fence this summer (mainly for the flowers; the beans are an added bonus.)
over 2 years ago innoabrd
Me, I'd see the flowers as a bonus. Runner beans are delicious!
over 2 years ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
It's funny, because in the US runner beans are mainly grown for the flowers! Other places they're grown for the bean. Sometimes our priorities are a bit out of whack!
over 2 years ago innoabrd
Wonder if it's one of those 'old-fashioned' veggies that simply fell out of fashion? Be sure to harvest them while they're green and still flat. You want to eat the whole thing, pod and all.