broad beans

how to store broad beans

Beans are best eaten on the day or day after they are bought, but they can be kept for a few days in a cool vegetable rack or larder or in the bottom of a refrigerator.

how to prepare broad beans

Shell the beans unless using very young beans. These are cooked whole in the pod, in which case top and tail the pods and remove any strings as with runner beans. Shelled beans should be covered either with clingfilm or with some of the washed pods to prevent them drying out. If the beans are very mature, they may need to be skinned after cooking because the outer skin can be tough and unpalatable.

how to boil broad beans

Add the beans to about 2cm boiling salted water, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes for young beans in their pods or young shelled beans, or for about 30 minutes for more mature beans. If liked, a few leaves of summer savory or a sprig of parsley can also be added to the water. Drain the beans thoroughly and serve either tossed in butter with chopped parsley or savory, or with a white or Hollandaise sauce.

how to steam broad beans

Season the beans with salt and cook in a steamer over a pan of boiling water for about 25-45 minutes, depending on the age of the beans. Serve as for boiled beans.

french beans

how to store french beans

French beans should be used as fresh as possible, but they can be stored for 2-3 days in a cool, dry place or in the bottom of a refrigerator.

how to prepare french beans

Top and tail the beans and remove any strings. Leave the beans whole.

how to boil french beans

Cook the beans in the minimum of boiling salted water for 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain thoroughly and toss in butter. Season with black pepper, preferably freshly ground, and top with chopped summer savory or tarragon, or a little crushed garlic, if liked.

how to steam french beans

Season the beans with salt and cook in a steamer over boiling water for 10-15 minutes or until just tender. Drain and serve as for boiled beans.

runner beans

how to store runner beans

Runner beans can be kept for 2-3 days in a cool vegetable rack or larder or in the bottom of a refrigerator.

how to prepare runner beans

Top and tail the beans and remove any strings, then cut into thin, oblique slices, about 3 - 5 cm long.

how to boil runner beans

Add the beans to about 2cm boiling salted water, cover, and cook for 5-10 minutes or until just tender. Drain thoroughly. Serve tossed with butter and a little chopped savory and well seasoned with black pepper.

how to steam runner beans

Season the beans with salt and cook in a steamer over a pan of boiling water for about 10-15 minutes. Drain and serve as for boiled beans.

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