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With this cooking holiday in the beautiful and relaxing Dordogne region of South West France you will learn to cook like a pro . . . experience the finest of wines, great food and the traditional markets as you take your culinary skills to the next level.

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Flat BeansFLAT BEANS

Also known as helda beans, flat beans are similar to the well-known runner bean. They are flat, stringless green beans with a smooth skin.

How To Use Flat Beans

Flat beans are served cooked as an accompaniment to a variety of main courses including fish, chicken, pork and lamb. To serve, toss in butter and freshly ground black pepper or flavoured olive oil.

How To Prepare Flat Beans

Wash and top and tail the beans and chop into into even-sized pieces or slice into ribbons before cooking.

How To Cook Flat Beans

Flat beans can be boiled or steamed. To boil, bring a pan of water to the boil, add the prepared beans and cook for 5 - 10 minutes or until just tender but still crisp (do not overcook as they will turn an unattractive khaki colour and go soggy). To steam, place the beans in a steamer and cook for 8 - 12 minutes or until just tender but still crisp

How To Store Flat Beans

Keep refrigerated after purchase.

The information and images for this article have come from www.thinkvegetables.co.uk. It provides full information on all the main vegetables available on the UK market including nutritional information and delicious recipes. The site is a service provided by Mack Vegetables, one of the largest and most successful suppliers of fresh vegetables in the UK, serving a wide range of customers from caterers to major multiples. You can find out more about Mack by visiting the website at www.mwmack.co.uk
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