Snap Beans
Snap beans contain important nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, folate and potassium. Legumes, such as beans, peas and lentils, can help fight heart disease by improving cholesterol.
Did You Know?
- Snap beans are a member of the legume family and are more commonly known as green beans or string beans.
- Snap beans can be green or yellow and round or flat.
- Florida ranks first nationally in the production, acreage and total value of fresh market snap beans.
- As the name implies, a good, fresh snap bean snaps readily when broken.
Shopping, Preparing and Storing
- The pointy ends of the snap beans should be perky and undamaged, and there should be no wrinkling, bruises or shriveled spots.
- Make sure to trim the top of the bean where it was attached to the plant.
- Store beans in a ventilated plastic bag in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for a longer period of time.
Cooking Tips
- To get the best flavor out of snap beans, be careful not to overcook them.
- Snap beans flavor well with bacon, olives, onion, tomatoes, basil, oregano, dill, rosemary and marjoram.
Snap Bean Nutrition
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 31; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Total Carbohydrates: 7 g; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 6 mg
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