String beans
The string bean is the fruit of a plant native to South America
that has been cultivated by the Mexicans and Peruvians for over
7,000 years.
There are over a hundred varieties of string beans, all with different shapes, colours and flavours. They are divided into three categories: the green bean, the yellow bean and the French bean or haricot, which is the smallest and skinniest.
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- Choose fresh, firm, crisp, very green or golden yellow beans
that have no bruises or brown spots and a uniform shape.
- The string bean is usually served cooked and most often as a
side dish.
- It can also be added to salads, soups, stews and
marinades.
- The string bean can be stir-fried Chinese style, sauteed,
boiled or steamed and served with sauce or vinaigrette, or au
gratin.
- The string bean pairs particularly well with tomatoes, thyme,
oregano, rosemary, mint, marjoram, mustard, aniseed, nutmeg and
cardamom.
- String beans take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes to boil or steam, depending on size and quantity.
Fresh string beans are available year-round in your METRO
supermarket.
Fresh string beans are a good source of :
- Potassium
- Folic acid
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Thiamine
- Iron
- Vitamin A
- Niacin.
Fresh, unwashed string beans placed in a perforated plastic bag will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days. To freeze, blanch the beans and store in freezer bags or air-right containers.