BEANS WITH SOUR CREAM

Preparation Method :

• Top and tail the beans, remove the strings, and thinly slice diagonally.
• Toss the beans in hot butter, and then add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and enough vegetable stock to cover.
• Simmer the beans gently for about 8 minutes until they are almost tender, then boil rapidly and reduce the liquid to a sauce.
• Serve topped with the soured cream and a sprinkling of paprika.