Recipes

Preparation

Place green beans in a microware container with 1/4 cup water, Cover and cook on High (100%) for 3 minutes.
Repeat the procedure for yellow beans.
Drain cooked beans, place in a salad bowl and mix well
Stir through herbs and season with pepper.
Toss beans with dressing and garnish with capers.
Serve with grilled chicken, fish , meat or sourdough bread.

TIP:
Microwaving beans with salt toughens this fibrous vegetable.
Cooking in microwave safe plastic containers ensures even cooking.

Summer Mixed Bean Salad

200g green beans, trimmed, uniform size
200 g yellow beans, trimmed, uniform size
1 tbs each chopped flat leaf parsley & chives
freshly ground black pepper
French dressing, garlic flavoured
2 teasp capers to garnish.

2 - 3 Side SERVES