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Runner Beans

Frugalista
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in Old style MoneySaving
Our runner beans have gone absolutely crazy and I am inundated with them!! 

We have had them steamed, stir-fried, cooked in cheese sauce, and added to curries and casseroles.  I have given loads away, and have made a dozen jars of chutney.  Today DH picked another box full (approx 4lb) and still they keep coming!  I have checked out existing old threads on them and am now looking for some new ideas and inspiration.  HELP!!
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  • mandy47
    mandy47 Posts: 390 Forumite
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    freeze them. keep you fed over winter.
  • Katiehound
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    edited 2 September 2022 at 4:24PM
    Wish I was near you- I love runner beans.....

    In 'olden days' they used to salt beans to keep them, then rinse/soak them before cooking.

    I'd be freezing them as they keep very well this way.

    have a look here:
    https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/runner-bean-recipes
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  • bouicca21
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    Send them my way!
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  • Frugalista
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    Katiehound said:
    Wish I was near you- I love runner beans.....

    In 'olden days' they used to salt beans to keep them, then rinse/soak them before cooking.

    I'd be freezing them as they keep very well this way.

    have a look here:
    https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/runner-bean-recipes
    Thank you for that link - couple of useful recipes on there. 

     Anyone else got any ideas?
    "Men are generally more careful of the breed(ing) of their horses and dogs than of their children" - William Penn 1644-1718

    We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended.
  • Katiehound
    Katiehound Posts: 8,140 Forumite
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    edited 5 September 2022 at 2:05PM
    Just send them over- I'll eat them!!

    Maybe something different here?
    https://www.gardeningchannel.com/68-ways-to-use-green-beans/

    These might not be runner beans! but still worth a look........
    Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
    -Stash bust:in 2022:337
    Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82

    2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
    Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
    Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £158.55profit!!!
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