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Green beans

For a generous table and an evening to enjoy.

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Preparation
5 min
Cooking
4–6 min
Chilling / resting
None
At service
5 min

Timings are approximate and based on the original servings. Chilling and make-ahead time are separate; larger batches need extra planning.

Ingredients

  • 400 g green beans
  • 20 g butter
  • salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Trim beans. Boil in salted water for 4–6 minutes until just tender.
  2. Drain thoroughly and toss with butter and seasoning.
Make ahead

Trim earlier in the day; cook just before serving.

Ingredient notes & kitchen guidance

Ingredients include: Milk. Check all packaging, especially stock, bread, pastry, sauces and chocolate, for other allergens and cross-contact information.

Quantities scale; cooking times do not. Adjust pans and batches, and round whole items sensibly. Check every ingredient label for allergens. Cool cooked food promptly, refrigerate within two hours and use within 48 hours; reheat only once until steaming throughout. Food storage guidance.