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 Nutrition:
Green
beans are loaded with nutrients — an excellent source of vitamin K,
vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and
iron. And, green beans are a good source of magnesium, thiamin,
riboflavin, copper, calcium, phosphorus, protein, omega-3 fatty acids
and niacin.
Taste:
Green
beans have a mild flavor, slightly sweet but it is the crunchy texture
that pulls you in. Try not to overcook green beans, you'll lose the
crunch.
Uses:
Can be eaten
raw, lightly boiled or stir fried.
Substitutions:
Other types
of beans, in a raw dish green peppers can be used to
replace green beans.
Storage:
Store
in the refrigerator. Try to use within 7 days. Excess beans can be
blanched (2-3 minutes in boiling water) and then frozen.
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