Green Beans
Crisp and delicious!
Intro
The princess of beans. A young and delicate variety, that’s full of flavour. A versatile ingredient that makes it popular in kitchens around the world. Nutrition facts, preparation methods and where you can find them in Every. products – all will be explained below!
What are green beans?
Green beans (also known as string beans or french beans) are a kind of bush bean and belong to the family of legumes. Their latin name is Phaseolus vulgaris var. Nanus. The bean is green, small and slender and contains small seeds. Green beans are harvested early when they are still young. This lends a delicate but distinct flavour. This also means they can be eaten whole, including the outside peel.
Where do green beans come from?
Green beans were brought to Europe from Central and South America by colonists. The cultivation and harvest was made possible in a variety of places. Some varieties originate from Africa.
Which varieties are there?
Apollo
-10cm long
-Very early harvest
-Durable
-Popular in fine dining restaurants
Delinel
-French fillet bean
-High yield
-Virus-resistant
Filetty
-Fillet bean
-12-14 cm long and straight
-Semi-early harvest
Molly
-12 cm lange, green peel, seedless
-Durable
Primavera
-High yield
-13-14 cm long
-Upright
-Smooth, round, green and crisp peel
-Resistant to disease
Prinzessa
-Tender
-Semi early harvest
-Middle-length
-Meaty, round and wavy peel
-Weather resistant
-Disease resistant
When are green beans in season?
July-October
Our tips for how to prepare green beans:
Cut off the ends (both sides) and cook them for approx. 10 minutes in boiling water or steam them. Then quench them in cold water.
Green beans are great in:
In a BBQ, Wok, salad, side dish or a veggie bowl
You can also find canned or frozen green beans. If you want to freeze them, best to blanch them in boiling water and then cool them off in cold water.
Green beans nutrition facts per 100g:
| Typical Values | 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 31 |
| Fat | 0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 7g |
| Fibre | 3.4g |
| Sugar | 3.3g |
| Protein | 1.8g |
Nutrients found in green beans:
Isoleucine, Lysine, Phasin, Phytoestrogens, Polyphenols, Purines and Valine
Vitamins:
Vitamin B (u.a. B1, B2, B6, B9) and Beta-Carotin
Minerals:
Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc