Flat beans

£3.35 / 350g

About

Fresh, snappy and succulent. To squeak or not to squeak? However well done you like your beans, they’re an easy way to add sweet greenery to any plate.

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Country of origin

Produced in

Spain

Toss warm cooked beans with crisp pancetta and sliced spring onions, plus a good drizzle of balsamic

- Riverford cooks

How to prepare

Slice into bite-sized chunks (no de-stringing needed). Steam or boil in salted water until they’re how you like them (4-8 mins), then toss with butter or oil, add to a salad or smother in rich tomato sauce.

They’re just as good – richer but less bright green – braised or slow-roasted with olive oil, chopped onion and garlic.

BBQ tip: Make sure your BBQ is on a medium/high heat (with steady glowing embers). Rub the beans lightly with oil and throw them straight onto the grill bars. Cook for 2-3 mins, until marked and starting to blister. Flip them over and cook for a further 2-3 mins. Transfer to a bowl and toss with olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Slice them into large pieces and serve with some fresh herbs and lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.