Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 quarts (3l) of very lightly salted water
  • 1 pound (450g) shelling beans (shucked)
  • optional: a bay leaf (or a few branches of thyme or savory)

Instruction

  • In a large covered saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the beans and any of the optional herbs.
  • Reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for 20-305 minutes with the lid ajar, until the beans are tender. But be careful not to overcook them. You may need to add more water while they’re cooking.
  • Drain the beans, then toss with while warm with vinaigrette, olive oil, or a drizzle of walnut or hazelnut oil and sea salt.