And just like that we are in September, probably one of the best months to head on over to the farmers market, with the last days of summer giving us an abundance of produce that is simple beautiful!
This month Chef Gino highlights the in season Runner Bean, sharing the benefits and his Recipe of the month! 😋
5 Health benefits of Runner Beans
These beans live up to their speedy name, as the pods mature quickly. Harvest every few days, while still young and tender. Don't let the pods get big, as they turn stringy and production slows down. Thinking of growing these at home? Check out this how to guide https://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/runner-beans/grow-your-own
High protein food as 29% of its calories come from protein which contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones
A source of vitamin C
Packed with Fibre
Good source of vitamins - including folate. Folate is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects and other birth defects
Good source of minerals - including manganese. This essential mineral supports your metabolism and has antioxidant abilities. It also supports bone health and promotes wound healing
Recipe of the month
Tuna Niçoise salad
Ingredients
200g tinned tuna chunks
10 cherry tomatoes
10 new potatoes’
150g fine green beans
100g mixed pitted olives
1 head of romaine lettuce
2 eggs
For the dressing:
100ml Olive oil
1tsp Dijon mustard
1tsp honey
1 lemon
25g chopped capers
Pepper
Method
Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the eggs for 7 minutes to achieve a soft-boiled egg. Remove the eggs, cool and set aside
In the same pan, cook the green beans, drain and set as side
Using the same water, boil the new potatoes whole until tender. Cool and halve.
In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna chunks, halved cherry tomatoes, olives, torn romaine lettuce, cooked green beans and new potatoes
To make the dressing, combine the mustard, lemon, olive oil and honey and whisk till smooth. Add in the chopped capers and pepper to taste
Using the dressing, gently combine and toss through the niçoise mix and serve with halved boiled eggs
You can find Chef Gino's full recipe on the app - RecipeHUB
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