Flat Beans Braised in Olive Oil

Flat Beans Braised in Olive Oil

Ingredients
500 gm flat beans
50 ml olive oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Method

Run a potato peeler down the edges of the beans to remove the string.

Put a little water and the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the beans, cover and stew gently for 15 minutes, turning them over occasionally. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow to cool and serve.

Remarks
Flat beans are a wide green bean found in Middle Eastern greengrocers

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