Buttered Runner Beans

Sliced runner beans cooked until tender and tossed in butter, a summer Sunday classic.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g runner beans
  • 25g butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Top and tail the beans and string them if the edges are tough.

  2. Slice diagonally into thin strips.

  3. Boil in salted water for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.

  4. Drain well, return to the pan with the butter and pepper and toss until coated.