Green Beans Are Great

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green bean

 

Also known as string beans, these bright green and crunchy beans are available year-round. Green beans are picked while still immature and the inner bean is just beginning to form. They are one of only a few varieties of beans that are eaten fresh.

 

How to Select

Choose fresh, well colored beans that snap easily when bent.

 

How to Store

Refrigerate green beans in plastic bag, use within 1 week.

 

Nutrition Benefits

Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; low calorie; good source of fiber; good source of vitamin C.