Green Beans

Green beans are the young, unripe pods of the common bean plant, harvested before the seeds inside fully mature. They have a fresh, mildly sweet flavour and a crisp texture that softens slightly when cooked. They are a popular summer vegetable and are highly nutritious, providing vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, dietary fibre, and minerals. In the kitchen, they can be boiled, steamed, blanched, sautéed, or roasted. They make an excellent side dish for meat dishes, work well in vegetable salads, soups, and gratins. They can also be preserved by freezing. Available fresh in season, and frozen or canned throughout the year.