Vegetable, Legume | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Calorie

Green Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris Allergen-Free
green beans

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Fabaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Summer-Early Fall
  • Source Green Bean Plant

The Forktionary Angle

"Despite their common name, some green bean varieties are "stringless," a result of modern breeding that enhanced their palatability and ease of preparation."

Definition

Long, slender pods containing small seeds, harvested unripe and eaten whole as a popular crisp and flavorful vegetable.

Sensory Profile

TasteFresh, Grassy, Mildly Sweet
TextureTender-Crisp, Crunchy
AromaEarthy, Green, Vegetal
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Global Consumption

Widespread in most cuisines

Key Micronutrient

Rich in Vitamin K and Folate

Storage Life (Refrigerated)

5-7 days

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g (1 cup chopped)
Calories35 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.9 g
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g
Dietary Fiber3.4 g
Total Sugars3.3 g
Calcium54 mg
Iron1.0 mg
Potassium210 mg

Chef’s Secret

For vibrant green beans, cook them quickly (blanching or steaming) until just tender-crisp, then immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking and set the color.

Substitutions

Best Match

Wax Beans

1:1

Visually different but identical in texture and flavor profile, cooks the same.

Haricots Verts

1:1

French green beans, thinner and more tender, but otherwise a perfect match.

Asparagus

1:1

Different flavor but similar elegant, tender-crisp texture and presentation as a side.

Sugar Snap Peas

1:1

Sweeter and slightly crunchier, excellent fresh or lightly cooked.

Buying Guide

Choose firm, bright green pods that snap easily. Avoid limp or discolored beans. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Flavor Pairings

Garlic Bacon Lemon Almonds Butter Mushrooms Tomatoes Soy Sauce

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