French Beans

Ingredients

• fresh French beans
• coarse sea salt
• water

Directions

1. Cut off the stalk ends and strip off the strings from the beans.

2. Soak the cleaned beans in a bowl of spring water with a little salt.

3. Boil water in a pot and add salt.

4. Add the beans to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes.

5. Taste a bean to check for tenderness.

6. Once tender, drain the beans in a colander.

7. Serve the beans whole for the best flavor and appearance.