Ingredients

• 1½ cups dragon tongue beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2–3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Salt and fresh ground pepper (and other herbs if available) to taste

Method

1. Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water. Set over high heat and let come to a boil.
2. Place beans in a steamer basket set over the boiling water and let them steam until tender, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Toss with the olive oil, garlic, basil (or other herbs), salt and pepper, and serve.