SEASONALITY: Green Beans can start being picked from our local gardens as early as the Fourth of July, but they really become abundant as the weather starts to give way to fall breezes. Green Beans have trouble surviving temperatures under 50°, so when you’re putting on your jacket it’s time to be harvesting your beans!
STORAGE: Store unwashed fresh beans in a reusable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days. If you choose to freezing your beans, rinse them cool water and then drain. Cut the ends of the beans off and then cut the beans to whatever length you prefer.
PREPARATION: Rinse in cold water, and drain. Cut off the end of the bean prior to cooking, and trim to any desired length.
COOKING METHODS: Green Beans are most often prepared by roasting in the oven, steaming, sautéing, blanching, or boiling.
TIPS FOR USE: While a popular holiday side dish, Green Bean casserole can be enjoyed year-round! When sliced small, they are a great addition to fall soups and stews. If you’ve blanched your beans, add then for some extra texture in a salad or slaw.
One cup of Green Beans contains about 66 calories. There are high in B vitamins, vitamin and dietary fibers. It is important to cook green beans as they can cause illness if eaten raw.
Green Beans Sautéed with Garlic
Serving for 3
Ingredients
- 3 cups Fresh or frozen green beans (whole)
- 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1 Tbsp 100% avocado oil
Instructions:
- Place green beans in a strainer (colander), rinse, pat dry with paper towel, and remove the stem.
- Heat avocado oil in a fry pan on medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic for 1 minute and stir with wooden spoon.
- Add green beans and sauté (use wooden spoon or heat resistant spatula) for 3 minutes, turn off heat and cover for 2 more minutes.
- Add salt and pepper, stir, and serve.
Nutritional Information: 102 calories, 9 g carbs, 2 g protein, 7 g fat, 252 g potassium, 3 g fiber
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