Butter Poached Haricot Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pint soaked haricot beans
• 1 pint water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ounce butter
• Optional: chopped parsley, grated nutmeg, or lemon juice

Method

1. 1 Boil the beans in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Add salt and boil gently for another 30-45 minutes.
3. 3 Strain the beans and let them dry in a colander.
4. 4 Melt butter in a stewpan and gently toss the beans to coat without breaking them.
5. 5 Serve plain or with optional parsley, nutmeg, or lemon juice.