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For anyone with a glut of French beans…

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Witzend Sun 03-Aug-25 08:26:13

….especially if they’re a little bit past their best.

There’s a Greek green bean stew called fasolakia, with onion, garlic, tomatoes (I use tinned) olive oil, plenty of parsley. There’s a recipe online somewhere, it’s pretty simple.

I made one last night, with frozen beans! - because I just fancied it. Just simmered in a saucepan.
Nice fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices. I added some cubes of fried halloumi to serve, just because we like that, too.

A good veggie dinner, if anyone wants a change.

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FranP Mon 04-Aug-25 20:29:42

When did we suddenly stop selling English runner beans and start with those hard tasteless French beans?

I have gone over to mange tout if I find green beans in a recipe

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RedRidingHood Mon 04-Aug-25 22:25:37

My french beans are almost over now but I'll try some of these recipes.
Lots of runners coming now. I don't usually water but I did this year and it's paid off.
I freeze tons, don't bother blanching just slice in my bean slicer and freeze. Always ha8home grown beans at Christmas dinner

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ClicketyClick Tue 05-Aug-25 06:02:47

I used to do the blanching but not only a faff but didn't taste nice so, like RedRidingHood, I just slice and freeze and they are fine.

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Witzend Thu 07-Aug-25 13:29:56

FranP

When did we suddenly stop selling English runner beans and start with those hard tasteless French beans?

I have gone over to mange tout if I find green beans in a recipe

I still see them now and then but the season is short and they’re pricey. I do love fresh runner beans, though!

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