Stir-Fried French Beans with Almonds Recipe

Ingredients for Stir-Fried French Beans with Almonds:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) French beans
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons white wine
• 2 teaspoons cornflour, mixed with 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt and pepper
• 2 oz (56 g) toasted almonds

Method for Stir-Fried French Beans with Almonds :

1. Top and tail the beans and cut in half if very long.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and add the beans. Sir and cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, then add the sugar and wine.
3. Simmer for another couple of minutes, then stir in the cornflour and soy sauce mixture.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Toss the beans until lightly coated with the sauce. Add the almonds and toss.
6. Serve hot.

This Stir-Fried French Beans with Almonds Recipe serves 4. It can also be made with prepared runner beans if you have those to hand.