how to cook fresh borlotti beans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh borlotti beans
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 bay leaves
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Shell the beans and place them in a pot with the garlic clove (no need to peel it) and the bay leaves.
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Cover entirely with water and turn on the heat to medium.
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Cook, lid on, but leaving a little opening, about 40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
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Every now and then, check and add water if necessary.
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When thoroughly cooked, salt beans to your taste.