Green Beans
Vegetable
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Description
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Washing/Storing
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General Use
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Green Beans
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Early green bean Ave. 5.5'' long. They are straight, tender, and stringless. HIgh in fiber and water. Delicious fresh. Recommended for freezing. |
Wash beans just before using, not before refrigerator storage. Store them in a plastic bag. To wash: wash in cold water. Let sand and soil sink to the bottom and lift beans out. Long Term Storage: Blanching and freezing is the easiest way to store summer beans. Blanch in boiling water for one minute and cool quickly in ice water for about 20 minutes. Freeze on a tray first and then transfer to a freezer bag. Enjoy throughout the winter! |
Eat them raw or cooked. Surprisingly, the vitamin content is said to improve slightly when cooked. |
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