Green bean
A green bean -- surprise! -- with a long slender edible pod with beans inside. The wax bean is a green bean that is yellow -- go figure.
Plural
Green beans
Season
June - November
How to select
Available year round, with a summer to fall peak. Look for firm, bright beans.
How to store
Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in plastic.
How to prepare
boil, puree, steam
Matches well with
almonds, bacon, basil, bechamel sauce, butter, cream, dill, garlic, lemon, mint, mushrooms, mustard, nutmeg, nuts, olive oil, onions, oregano, Parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, tomatoes, vinegar, walnuts, Worcestershire sauce