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Try this recipe for runner beans with tomato, garlic and chilli, then check out our runner bean chutney, Keralan runner bean curry and more runner bean recipes.

  • 300g runner beans
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
    finely sliced
  • a large pinch chilli flakes
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 × 400g tins plum tomatoes
    drained of juice
  • a small bunch basil
    leaves torn

    Method

    • step 1

      Run a potato peeler down either side of the beans to remove any stringy bits. Cut on the diagonal into 2cm pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large wide frying pan and add the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes then add the beans, chilli and cloves.

    • step 2

      Cook for 2 minutes then tip in the drained tomatoes. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick and rich. Stir through the basil just before serving.

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