Bean, Green/Yellow 1LB

Do not wash the green beans before storing them in the refrigerator, as the moisture causes them to mold. Dry clean them with your hands and wrap them in a paper towel. Lay the beans flat in a resealable bag, and store unwashed green beans in the refrigerator crisper and refrigerate for up to one week.

Young French bean pods may be prepared whole, eaten raw, or lightly steamed or sautéed. Use in salads or sauté with other vegetables and may also be canned and quick-pickled. Pair with summer vegetables such as squash, eggplant, and tomatoes; compliment with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins or currants, and mild cheeses. French green beans will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.

French beans provide less starch and protein than dried bean varieties, though they have higher levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.