Beans Green – 250g

Description What to look for Beans are best when they are young. Look for fresh and tender pods which make a good snapping sound when broken. Store Refrigerate in paper bags. Use promptly. How to prepare If desired, top and tail (cut the ends off), then slice or leave whole. Ways to eat The taste of beans is best when they are cooked until tender but still slightly crisp. Serve as a side vegetable sprinkled with chopped nuts or fresh herbs. Cold, raw or blanched, beans can be used in salads or used as a crudite with a dipping sauce. Cooking methods Boil, grill, microwave, steam, stir fry. Nutrition Green beans are a good source of dietary fibre, niacin and vitamin C, a source of folate, riboflavin, vitamin A, and vitamin B6 and contain a dietary significant amount of potassium.