STRING BEANS
String Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are cultivated for their young, unripe fruits of various cultivars of the common bean. Also called French Beans, Green Beans or Snap Beans, these legumes are distinguishable from the other bean varieties due to them being harvested and consumed with their pods before the bean seeds inside have fully matured. While there are climbing varieties, we opt to grow the bush varieties in Green and Yellow as they require less maintenance!
In season: Mid-July to September
Nutritional value: String Beans contain a slew of vitamins and minerals including, vitamins A, C, K, folate, magnesium, and manganese — one cup of beans contains 25% your DV of vitamin C! They are also a low FODMAP food, making them easier on your digestion.
Storage tips: Store String Beans in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 7 days. Note that if they soften, simply soak them in cold water and they will firm right up! Alternatively, you can blanch and freeze them, freeze, or pickle them!
Culinary uses: Enjoy them raw, sauteed or stir-fried. They make a a great vehicle for dip (try them with our best-selling Ginger Scallion Dip), can be tossed into salads, braised, grilled, roasted… let your imagination run wild!
