Green Beans: “Jade” (one pound)

Description

Jade’s 6-7″, slender, deep green pods are exceptionally tender and delicious, and very similar to the popular “Blue Lake” variety. Valley Flora Farm (Langlois) grows them; late July and into August is usually the best time for green beans.

Green beans are a good source of carbohydrates, weighing in at around 10 grams in a cup of simply cooked beans. These carbs come in a healthy package that includes high percentages of your daily value of vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and manganese.

Store unwashed fresh beans in a reusable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Whole beans stored this way should keep for about seven days. You can also freeze your fresh green beans – without blanching! Just trim the ends off, chop into desired sizes, wash them and freeze!