Runner beans- can you eat the actual bean?

[marmite66]

Have finally cleared my runner beans. Have collected beans to sow next year. They look like kidney beans. Can you eat them? (I have millions)

Liz

[marmite66]

[terrace max]

Yes, but soak them overnight first or you'll be boiling them for hours...

[sandersj89]

And do not add any salt when cooking as this makes the skins go tough.

They are very tasty though. Look for recipies such as :

http://www.uktvfood.co.uk/index.cfm?uktv=recipes.recipe&iID=515322

http://www.zuppa-toscana.com/recipes/tuscan-bean-soup.html

Great for a cold winters day.

Jerry

[marmite66]

Great. Thats dinner sorted tonight. Asked everyone I saw on the lottie and no one knew....  all those beans wasted what a shame.

[Meg]

OOOH I asked that on the basic spot. I thought just the same as I was putting them on the compost. Let me know how you get on with them! I am really interested.

[Looby Loo]

I've tried them.  They're really good.  Change the water several times while soaking them.  This is supposed to make them less....er...windy!!