Runner Beans

or many home cooks, the term ‘green beans’ doesn’t go beyond the steamed pods that accompany a roast for Sunday lunch. However, gardeners know there is more to beans than this basic dish. There are hundreds of bean varieties, each with their own varieties and quirks. Runner beans, a type of bean, are versatile in flavour, fun to experiment with in the kitchen, and easy to grow. And it may be a cliché, but in this case it’s absolutely true