Description
STORAGE TIPS
Store unwashed fresh bean pods in a plastic bag kept in the refrigerator crisper. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about 7-10 days. If you plan to use them in an upcoming meal, wash them under running water. Remove both ends of the beans by either snapping them off or cutting them with a knife. If you end up having leftovers, you can put the green bean dish back in the fridge, but you’ll only be able to eat it for another 3-4 days. These beans are perfect for canning, too!
Freezing tip: you can blanch in boiling water for several minutes, and then allow them to cool. Then place in a resealable plastic freezer bag. for up to 8 to 10 months.
Farmers wife tip: wash green beans thoroughly. Pat dry, and place on cookie sheet and flash freeze. Once frozen place in plastic freezer bag
for up to 8 to 10 months.
NUTRITION FACTS
One cup of raw green beans has about 30 calories
- 28 calories
- 0.55 grams (g) of fat
- 5.66 g of carbohydrate
- 2.6 g of fiber
- 1.94 g of sugar
- 1.42 g of protein
- 17 milligrams (mg) calcium
- 1.2 mg of iron
- 18 mg magnesium
- 30 mg of phosphorus
- 130 mg potassium
- 24 micrograms (mcg) vitamin A
- 52.5 mcg vitamin K
- 32 mcg folate
