Green beans can generally be found fresh all year long but reach their peak in the warmer months.
When buying fresh beans, look for firm, smooth, vibrant pods that snap easily when bent.
If you have a garden at home, you could grow both bush and pole beans relatively easily.
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If they came in a bag, keep them in the bag when storing.
If the beans turn very brown or feel slimy, theyve gone bad.
As with other vegetables, give them a thorough rinse before you are ready to cook with them.
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The other end can be trimmed, but is perfectly edible, so the choice is yours.
Green beans work well in a variety of different preparations.
Toss them directly into stir fries,casseroles, orsoups.
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They need no more than seven minutes to crisp-tender perfection.
Green Bean Recipes
Green beans are incredibly versatile, tasty vegetables.
Long green beans.
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