Green beans are some of the most nutritious and versatile veggies out there. They shine when added to Asian-style stir-frys, or as the perfect side when sauteed and steamed for fork-tender results.

In an age of increasingly global flavours, a taste for tangy, tomatoey tinned beans – and salty Marmite or sawdusty rich tea biscuits – marks you out as an unmistakable product of the British Isles.

To prepare green beans: wash in cold running water. One end of the bean may have a stalk on it, slice this off but leave the other delicate end intact – this will cook like the rest of the bean and ...

With just two simple ingredients, you can transform green beans into a delicious side dish treat in only 15 minutes. Green beans are a popular veggie that can be served with a wide range of dishes, ...