Beans with Pistachio Crumbs

Name: Beans with Pistachio Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 600g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled; 400g fresh green beans, trimmed; 1 slice white bread, torn; 1/3 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios; 80g butter; 1 garlic clove, crushed; zest and juice of 1 lemon

15 minutes + 5 minutes

Serves 8

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Ingredients

600g frozen broad beans, thawed, peeled
400g fresh green beans, trimmed
1 slice white bread, torn
1/3 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios
80g butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
zest and juice of 1 lemon

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Method

1. Cook beans in boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain, then refresh under cold water.
2. Process bread and pistachios in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
3. Heat half the butter in a large frying pan over moderate heat. Add garlic, breadcrumb mixture and zest. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Wipe pan clean.
4. Heat remaining butter in pan. Add bean mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, tossing to combine. Serve beans topped with pistachio crumbs.