Beans, Green
Green beans, also called string beans or snap beans, are an American classic side dish.
They have a long, slender green pod - all of which is edible - with small seeds inside.
The wax bean is a pale yellow variety of green bean.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Pescetarian Diet, Vegetarian Diet
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC
- Good Source of: Fiber, VitaminA, VitaminK, Folate, Manganese
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Green beans are available year-round, with their peak of freshness between the months of May to October. Choose crisp, bright-colored beans that are free of blemishes. Store in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in a plastic bag, for up to 5 days.
