Runner Beans with Walnut and Bacon Gremolata

• 450 g (1 lb) runner beans, sliced lengthways into strips about 5mm (¼in) thick
• 25 g (

Runner beans are a lovely vegetable, much more versatile than you might think. They have far too short a season, so use them while stocks last! I sometimes like to add a little finely chopped hard-boiled egg to the gremolata in this recipe, which works rather well.

Cook the beans in plenty of boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes, then drain. Heat the butter in a shallow pan, add the bea