Season

June to September

Selection

Choose slender, firm, smooth, crisp beans with slightly velvet-like pods and a bright color. Beans should be free of blemishes and have small seeds.

Preperation

Wash and remove stems and strings. Cook by steaming in a small amount of water, until tender-crisp, about 5 to 8 minutes. They can be cooked directly in soups or stews. Green beans go well with seasonings such as chives, dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, thyme, lemon, mustard, or onion.

Storage

Beans should be stored unwashed in plastic bags in the refrigerator crisper for 3 to 5 days. Wash just before preparation.

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