Runner Beans with Swiss Chard Stems and Basil

A fresh and vibrant side dish combining crisp runner beans and green beans with tender Swiss chard stems, tossed with fragrant basil and dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar.

4 servings
5 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 8 ounces fresh runner beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Swiss chard stems (from about 1 large bunch)
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed, half halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add runner beans and Swiss chard stems, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until crisptender, about 5 minutes. Transfer runner bean mixture to a large bowl and toss with green beans, basil, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.

    5 min