Vegetable, Legume | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Calorie High Fiber

Cut Green Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris Allergen-Free
cut green beans

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine American, European
  • Seasonality Summer (fresh), Year-Round (frozen/canned)
  • Source Green bean plant

The Forktionary Angle

"The ubiquitous staple, ready for quick and easy meal prep."

Definition

Common green beans, typically pre-cut into shorter segments, available fresh, frozen, or canned, used as a versatile vegetable side or in casseroles.

Sensory Profile

TasteMild, Earthy, Slightly Grassy
TextureCrisp-Tender (fresh), Soft (canned), Fibrous
AromaFresh, Grassy
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Cooking Time (Steam)

4-6 minutes

Fiber Content

3g per 100g serving

Shelf Life (Fresh)

7-10 days (refrigerated)

Nutrition Facts

Per 110g (1 cup)
Calories35 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.8 g
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g
Dietary Fiber3.4 g
Total Sugars3.4 g
Calcium44 mg
Iron1.0 mg
Potassium209 mg

Chef’s Secret

For vibrant color and crispness, blanch fresh or frozen cut green beans in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then immediately plunge into ice water.

Substitutions

Best Match

Whole Green Beans

1:1

Identical flavor and texture, may require trimming or cutting yourself.

Yellow Wax Beans

1:1

Identical texture and shape, very similar flavor profile, only difference is color.

Asparagus (cut)

1:1

Distinctive flavor and tender-crisp texture, good for similar cooking methods and as a side.

Broccoli Florets

1:1

Different flavor and texture but provides similar green vegetable bulk and nutrients in many dishes.

Buying Guide

For fresh, choose firm, bright green pods. For frozen/canned, check for minimal additives and whole pieces.

Flavor Pairings

Bacon mushrooms garlic onion lemon butter thyme potatoes roast chicken casseroles.

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