Runner beans with tomato, garlic and chilli
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- A little effort
- Serves 4 as a side dish
Ingredients
- 300g runner beans
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
- a large pinch chilli flakes
- 2 cloves
- 2 × 400g tins plum tomatoes, drained of juice
- a small bunch basil, leaves torn
Method
- STEP 1
Run a potato peeler down either side of the beans to remove any stringy bits. Cut on the diagonal into 2cm pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large wide frying pan and add the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes then add the beans, chilli and cloves.
- STEP 2
Cook for 2 minutes then tip in the drained tomatoes. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and rich. Stir through the basil just before serving.
