What to do with all those string beans coming in! Make a string bean salad! String beans are easy to digest for most people and so they are appropriate for people on the SCD or GAPS diets. Just make sure they are well cooked. I usually simply steam them until they are a dull green or a knife goes through easily, but still have a little firmness. String beans are full of nutrients.
They provide significant amounts of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese and potassium, as well as folic acid, thiamine, B6 and molybdenum. They are also high in fiber.
String Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 1 -2 pounds fresh organic string beans
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds (these you can make at home from soaked, blanched almonds) where to buy nuts
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 4 ounces Extra virgin olive oil (where to buy)
- 1 ounce aged balsamic vinegar (must be aged at least 10 years to be SCD legal)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions for string beans
- Clean and nip off the ends of the string beans
- Steam until cooked to your liking
- Set aside and cool
- Then add the almonds, crushed garlic and spices
Instructions for dressing
- Mix together all the ingredients in a glass jar
- Pour on the salad and refrigerate
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