Category: Vegetables

Non-GMO and Non-BPA The fruit, vegetables, and tomatoes we use in our products have always been Non-GMO. Are Del Monte canned vegetables healthy? They’re filled with essential nutrients to help your body stay strong. And they also add color to your plate. If you’re eating canned, you’re eating healthy too. Canned veggies are comparable in […]

Fresh green beans virtually have disappeared from Washington-area grocery stores as a result of last month’s freezing temperatures in Florida. “We’re out of business as far as string beans are concerned,” said Giant food stores spokesman Barry Scher. Why is there a shortage of green beans? Growers blame unseasonably wet weather in Florida for the […]

GROWN & MADE IN THE USA: Libby’s Cut Green Beans are grown and made in the U.S.A. – Cultivated in the U.S. heartland by multi-generational, U.S. farmers on family-owned farms located primarily in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York or Wisconsin. Where are green beans manufactured? Description. Green (snap) beans are grown in many different states; […]

Do not worry if you have space at the bottom of the jar and the beans are floating – this just means that you could have put more beans in the jar. Dont worry if the beans are sunk at the bottom of the jar and there is extra water at the top – this […]

The best way is to smell and look at the canned green beans: if the canned green beans develop an off odor, flavor or appearance, or if mold appears, they should be discarded. Discard all canned green beans from cans or packages that are leaking, rusting, bulging or severely dented. Can I eat expired canned […]

Baked and enhanced with a bit of lemon juice or olive oil, it tastes rather like beans. In fact, many people find that green beans are the closest thing to asparagus in terms of flavor. The Taste of Asparagus. African Recipes by Professional Chefs American Recipes by Professional Chefs Dominican Recipes Dutch Recipes Are green […]

Turn the heat off and let the beans marinate in the broth for several hours. Then, bring the beans to a low simmer for 10 minutes or until all the liquid evaporates. This gives you the same delicious taste of green beans that have been cooked in bacon and ham-hock. But without all the work! […]

Dense vegetables such as green beans, carrots, spinach, and green peppers contain a higher amount of minerals in them than other types of food. These minerals – which include iron, magnesium, and selenium – act like tiny pieces of metal and create what is known as an “arcing effect” in microwaves. Is it safe to […]

As long as the green beans are fresh or frozen and plain they are 100% safe and healthy for your dog. Most dogs actually love green beans! There are a few ingredients you need to look out for when giving your dog this alternative treat: Canned green beans with added salt. Can dogs have canned […]

A little bit of sugar will enhance the flavor of canned green beans… and any vegetable, actually. To use, add a spoonful of sugar to your canned beans as you cook them. How do you make a can of green beans taste good? Instructions In a medium sauce pan, empty in the cans of green […]

Open any can of beans and the first thing you’ll notice is the thick, goopy liquid that surrounds the beans. Follow this tip: As long as the recipe doesn’t require this liquid, be sure to drain and rinse all varieties of canned beans before adding them to your meal. Do you drain water from canned […]

They’re certainly unsightly, but do brown spots on your green beans mean they’re ready for the compost pile? Not so fast. They’re not ideal. A few brown spots here and there on a bunch of green beans mean they’re getting a little aged, and won’t be the freshest beans you’ll eat. Are Browning green beans […]

Fresh Green Beans on the Stovetop Instructions: Bring a pot of salted water pot of water to the boil, add in the green beans and cook 3-4 mins until they are tender but have a little bite. Drain the water and plunge the beans into some cold water and drain again before seasoning and serving. […]

Add the water and immediately cover. Cook covered until the beans are bright green and crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Do you cover beans on the stove? Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (I recommend checking them at the 2 […]

If a bean pod is delicate and tender enough to eat raw, it needs quick, gentle cooking, and should be served firm. If a bean pod is leathery and ropey, it needs long, slow cooking, and should be served tender. What do I do with tough green beans? When beans are overly mature, try shelling […]

Letting dried beans sit overnight in a bowl of cold water does nothing to improve their flavor or their texture. In fact, it does quite the opposite. While soaking shortens the unattended cooking time of beans somewhat, the time saved is marginal and there are no other labor-saving benefits. Should I soak my green beans? […]

Help my sauteed garlic green beans Heat pan to medium – medium high. Add oil and swirl. Add crushed, chopped garlic. Wait for an aromatic smell and a little browning (2 min.) Add green beans. Salt the beans and toss them in the oil. Cook about 5-7 min, tossing a few times. Add red pepper […]

To soak beans the traditional way, cover them with water by 2 inches, add 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon fine salt) per pound of beans, and let them soak for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Drain them and rinse before using. How much salt do you put in […]

“Leather britches” or “shuck beans” refers to the method of preserving certain types of green beans by drying them in their pods. Rehydrated and cooked, the skins take on the texture of silk and nearly dissolve on the tongue, while the beans are tender, rich, and velvety. What beans make the best leather britches? Use […]

Blue Lake beans, botanically classified as Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Blue Lake,’ are snap green beans belonging to the Fabaceae family. What is the difference between Blue Lake green beans and regular green beans? They’re most likely a variety of green beans called Blue Lake beans that are a little fatter, shorter, hardier, and stand up to […]