Of which 0.4 g sugars and 1.7 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Fiber (green beans) · Plant protein (green beans) · Complete protein (egg)
Allergens egg
Green bean salad with hard-boiled egg
A simple Portuguese classic that always hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) green beans — cut into pieces
- 1 red onion (60 g / 2 oz) — chopped
- 3 eggs (150 g / 5½ oz) — cooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil (20 g / ¾ oz)
- 1 tbsp vinegar (15 g / ½ oz)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Method
- Cook the cut green beans in salted water for 8–10 minutes, until tender but still with some bite.
- Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and keep them bright green.
The full method (6 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Vegetarian”. The English edition is coming soon.
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