Sautéed Shelley Beans with Garlic and Tomato

Prep Time: 15 mins.

Cook time: 20 mins.

Serves: 4

Description
Tender Shelley Beans sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, spring onion and tomato, seasoned with red chile flakes and lemon.

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs. shucked shelley beans
 * 3 cloves garlic, sliced
 * 1 spring onion sliced with greens and whites
 * 1 medium tomato diced
 * juice of 1 lemon
 * 3 Tbl extra virgin olive oil
 * Salt and fresh pepper to taste
 * red chile flakes to taste
 * Shredded parmesan cheese (optional) for topping

Directions

 * 1) Shuck the beans in to a sauce pot of salted water.
 * 2) Par boil the beans until al dente. Drain and reserve warm.
 * 3) Sautee the garlic and onion in the olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
 * 4) Add the beans to the sautee and season with the chile flakes. Increase the heat to medium high.
 * 5) Sautee the beans moving them constantly and allow the garlic to toast slightly. Do NOT burn the garlic.
 * 6) When the garlic is toasted add the tomato and lemon juice.
 * 7) Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
 * 8) Allow the tomatoes to warm through with the heat of the pan.
 * 9) Serve warm with shredded parmesan cheese if desired.