Green beans
Tender pods with a delicate flavour, eaten whole. They should have a vibrant colour, a smooth surface and a firm texture when you buy them. Store them unwashed in the coldest part of the refrigerator and you can cook them by steaming, boiling, sautéing or adding them to stews.
What it offers and why to use it
Tender pods with a delicate flavour, to be eaten whole. When buying, they should have a vibrant colour, a smooth surface and a firm texture. Store them unwashed in the coldest part of the refrigerator and they can be cooked using steaming, boiling, sautéing or added to stews. Taste before seasoning and adjust the rest of the recipe according to their moisture, fat, salt or sweetness.
Profile defined by its recipe; it can concentrate salt, fat, acidity or sweetness.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying green beans, check the ingredients, allergens, date, condition of the packaging, and storage conditions. Compare the salt and sugar content between different options.
Store
Follow the instructions carefully. Once opened or cooked, store properly in the refrigerator and consume within the specified time.
Prepare
Taste before seasoning and adjust the rest of the recipe to its moisture, fat, salt, or sweetness.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Combine according to your preferences with breads, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, pasta or snacks.
How to substitute it
Mangetout, sugar snap peas or asparagus can provide a similar fresh bite; adjust cooking time.
Recipes with green beans
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