Vegetables: Green Beans: American, Yellow and Haricot Vert
Description
This article is from the Health Articles series.
Vegetables: Green Beans: American, Yellow and Haricot Vert
Nutritional Information:
Good source of fiber.
What To Look For:
Choose beans that have a bright color without brown or soft
spots. Large pods may be tough or bitter.
Storage, Easy Cooking:
Pull off any strings along the pod's seams before cooking.
Beans may be left whole, cut lengthwise in thin slivers or
cut crosswise on the diagonal.
Best Uses:
For one pound of beans, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil,
add a few teaspoons of salt, and then the beans. Boil for
6 to 12 minutes, depending on their width. Leave uncovered
and taste often for desired crispness. Drain the beans and
immediately refresh under cold running water.
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