Green beans

Slender, crisp pods with a fresh, grassy flavour. Blanch briefly in salted water to set the bright green colour, then shock in ice water for salads. Roast at high heat for charred, caramelised edges.

Green beans

Used for

  • roasting
  • salads
  • stir-fries
  • side dishes
  • Niçoise

In the kitchen

  • trim ends
  • blanch
  • roast
  • stir-fry

Picking it at the store

  • Bright green and snap cleanly when bent — limp or fibrous beans are past their prime
  • Trim the stem end; the tail can be left on

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