🥬 Green Beans
Phaseolus vulgaris
What it is
Long, thin green pods that you eat whole, with tiny soft beans inside.
How it looks
Slim and green, a little longer than a finger, and they snap in half when they are fresh.
Taste
Mild, fresh, and a bit crunchy, with a gentle green flavor most kids like.
Why it is healthy
Give you fiber and vitamins A, C, and K to help your body stay healthy.
How to eat it
Eaten steamed, boiled, roasted, or stir-fried, and they make a tasty side dish.
How it grows
Grow on bushy plants or climbing vines, hanging down in bunches ready to be picked.
In season
Grow best in warm weather and are freshest from summer into early fall.
History
Green beans came from Central and South America and are now grown and enjoyed all over the world.
Fun fact
They are sometimes called string beans because old kinds had a tough string along the seam.
Try this
Fresh green beans make a fun snacking and cooking sound when you snap them in half.