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Yard longs With chestnuts




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


Yard long beans really do grow to 3 feet long, although they are usually picked when about 18 inches long. The are related to black-eyed peas, but taste and look like green beans. They originated in Africa or southern Asia. They are best eaten when young and tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 feet long. They are great for stir- fry,sautes of steaming.
Yard-long beans are a great delicacy with their tender, string-less, quick-cooking qualities. They are an asset to any fast stir-fry dish paired with shrimp or beef.


List of Ingredients





1lb Yard-long beans
¨÷c Water chestnuts; thin sliced
2tb Butter
Salt & pepper
1tb Parsley; finely chopped


Recipe



Trim ends from beans and cut in 1-inch lengths. Cook in a small amount of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes, or just until tender; drain. Add water chestnuts, butter and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes about 4 servings.