24. Garlicky Buttery French Runner Beans

There is always a veggie dish on a French dinner table, and runner beans make for the perfect crunch and flavor to any main courses.

Cook time 15 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 500g fresh green runner beans
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 small shallot
• 1 tsp garlic
• 2 pinches black pepper
• Salt to taste
• A sprinkle of parmesan cheese

Method

Cut off the ends of the runner bean and rinse in cold water

Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onions and garlic with pepper

Add the beans and cook on low heat until glistering but cooked about 8 minutes

Serve with a sprinkle of cheese