Fagiolini con Aceto Balsamico e Olio di Tartufo

Name: Fagiolini con Aceto Balsamico e Olio di Tartufo (Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar and Truffle Oil)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: salt and pepper; 500 g French beans or runner beans, topped and tailed; truffle oil; balsamic vinegar

Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar and Truffle Oil

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Alastair Little's Italian Kitchen

By Alastair Little

Published 1996

About

A cold antipasto, which is stunning in its simplicity. This dressing method also works really well for delicate salads such as rocket. Dress and serve immediately.

Ingredients

500 g French beans or runner beans, topped and tailed
salt and pepper
balsamic vinegar

Europe
Italy
Side dish
Gluten-free
Mediterranean
Vegan

Method

Bring 1 litre water to the boil and salt heavily. Prepare the beans and put in a blanching basket. Place into the boiling water, and boil until tender, then remove immediately and dip into cold water. When cool, drain thoroughly and reserve until needed. It is very important they are well drained otherwise they dislike the dressing.

Take a serving bowl and put