RUNNER BEANS WITH MUSTARDY PANCETTA CRUMBS

Preparation

Chop the thin and crispy smoked streaky bacon. Finely chop the garlic clove. Chop the flat-leaf parsley.

Method

1. 1 Top and tail the beans, then cut them diagonally into slices.
2. 2 Cook them in boiling salted water for 6 minutes, until tender.
3. 3 Drain well and transfer to a serving dish.
4. 4 Stir through 1 tbsp of the oil and the lemon juice.
5. 5 Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan and add the bacon.
6. 6 Fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden and crisp, then add the garlic and breadcrumbs.
7. 7 Fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the crumbs are golden and crisp.
8. 8 Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard.
9. 9 Scatter the crumb mixture and parsley over the beans, and serve.