When are Green Beans in Season?
- Summer
- Fall
Green beans are also known as string beans or snap beans. The stems and strings are removed before cooking. Refrigerate green beans in an open bag and wash under running water before using. Add green beans to soups, salads, as a side dish or pickled.
Fun fact: Green beans grow in two ways – on bushes or on plants with long vines.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Green Beans Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Fresh Peas and Beans. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- All About Beans - Brochure (PDF, 2.9 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Beans Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.7MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Green Beans Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Canned Green Beans Handout (PDF, 716KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Green Beans. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Using, Storing, and Preserving Snap Beans. Michigan State University Extension.
- Preserving Green Beans (PDF, 364KB). Kansas State University.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Green Bean and Ham Soup. SNAP-Ed. University of Kentucky. Plan Eat Move.
- Creole Green Beans. SNAP-Ed. Eat Fresh.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Green Beans. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Food Hero Recipes with Green Beans. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- AZ Health Zone Recipes with Green Beans. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- Green Bean Recipes. SNAP-Ed. New York Department of Health. Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup green beans (½" pieces) ( 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 31 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Potassium | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 4 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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