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I've just picked my first French beans from the allotment and suddenly realised I have no idea how to prepare or cook them. Do we eat them in the pods like mangetout, or do I take the beans out? Sliced or whole? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

lizwizz Sun 07/09/08 17:06

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puddicat
Sun 07/09/08
18:08

Liz wash and top and tail, them either steam or boil!!!

Jugglering
Sun 07/09/08
18:08

I think I would just top and tail these first ones (snip off the coarse ends) then pop them into boiling water until cooked (or steam them) - should only take about 10 mins maximum. Either serve them up as a side vegetable or allow to cool and use in a salad. You could add them to any stew or casserole dish but it would be a shame to overcook them or overwhelm their delicate new flavour. Once they get a bit bigger, you could slice them up or use them in casseroles etc. If you google green bean recipes, there are hundreds available on line :)

lizwizz
Fri 12/09/08
09:34

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Mmmm, they all sound great, thanks.

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