Vegetable profile

Green bean

4 recipes · 4 months in season

When is Green bean in season?

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Green bean is in season in June, July, August, September. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.

Green bean recipes

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FiberFolateVitamin C
Calories≈ 31 kcal / 100 g (çiğ)
Portion1 serving (cooked) ≈ 100 g
Season4 months
recipes4

“Summer's most generous legume; cooked in olive oil, it releases its own juices and takes on a lightly sweet aroma.”

Nutrition

As a legume, valuable for its fiber and plant protein; also contains vitamin C and folate.

Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi

In the kitchen

How do you store Green bean?

Store unwashed in a bag in the fridge crisper drawer; use within a few days.

What should you look for when buying Green bean?

Remember to remove the string when trimming, because it's harder to pull off after cooking; fresh green beans should snap crisply, not bend.

What goes well with Green bean?

Cooking green beans with tomato combines them with a vitamin C source, aiding absorption of plant based iron.

How do you grow Green bean at home?

SeasonWarm climate (legume)
SowingDirect seed sowing
WhereBalcony/garden (needs support for climbing)

Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.

This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.

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