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Green Beans

(also wax, snap, and string beans)

  • Choose: Slender, smooth, crisp beans with slightly velvety pods and a bright color. Choose beans without big seeds (these indicate older, tougher beans). One pound of beans makes about 4 servings.
  • Store: Beans should be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag and are best if used within 3 – 5 days.
  • How to use: Wash well and remove stems. Cook beans by steaming in a small amount of water, until tender-crisp, about 5 – 8 minutes. They can also be cooked directly in soups and stews.
green beans; photo by Edwin Remsberg, USDA

Recipes:

Garlic Green Beans
GREEN BEAN SALAD

For more recipes, nutrition, and preparation information, visit the Green Beans and Wax Beans, Bulletin #4255 – part of UMaine Extension’s Vegetables and Fruits for Health series.

To learn how to preserve beans, visit the Let’s Preserve Snap Beans, Bulletin #4046 – contains recipes and “how to” video.

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For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact your local county Extension office or complete and submit our contact form.

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