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Blue Lake Beans

Inventory, 25 lbs : 3.04
This item was last sold on : 04/14/21

• 78 Featured Restaurants

• 41 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Blue Lake beans are slender, elongated pods, averaging 14 to 18 centimeters in length, and are generally straight, tapering slightly to pointed ends. The green pods are smooth, plump, firm, and stringless, encasing tiny pale green to white edible seeds. Blue Lake beans also have a crisp, succulent, and crunchy, snap-like consistency when raw with a fresh, green flavor. When cooked, the pods soften, developing a milder flavor with grassy, vegetal, and sweet undertones. It is important to note that Blue Lake beans can be found in both pole and bush varieties, and each type may differ in appearance and flavor. Pole Blue Lake beans will develop from vining plants that will reach 2 meters in height, while bush varieties will grow to approximately 45 centimeters in height.

Seasons/Availability

Blue Lake beans are available year-round.

Current Facts

Blue Lake beans, botanically classified as Phaseolus vulgaris ‘Blue Lake,’ are snap green beans belonging to the Fabaceae family. Blue Lake beans were named after the Blue Lake District in California, where the beans were first created, and are some of the most popular varieties in the United States. There are many different varieties of Blue Lake beans that have been selectively bred over time, and in modern-day seed catalogs, there are both bush and pole Blue Lake cultivars. The first Blue Lake beans developed in the early 20th century were primarily used for canning, but as breeding advancements were made, growing fibreless, crisp beans, Blue Lake beans became a favorite variety for fresh consumption. Blue Lake beans are regarded by gardeners to be one of the most flavorful green beans and are valued for their prolific nature. Among the many different cultivars, the signature Blue Lake bean variety is known in seed catalogs as Blue Lake 274.

Nutritional Value

Blue Lake beans are a good source of vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system while reducing inflammation, fiber to stimulate the digestive tract, and vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. The beans also contain potassium to balance fluid levels within the body and lower amounts of manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and iron.

Applications

Blue Lake beans have a mild, fresh grassy flavor well suited for both raw and cooked applications such as steaming, sautéing, roasting, and stir-frying. The beans can be served whole, halved, or sliced and tossed into green salads, mixed into grain bowls, or simmered into curries, soups, and stews. Blue Lake beans can also be steamed or roasted and served as a side dish, stir-fried with other vegetables, incorporated into quiches, or cooked into creamy casseroles. In addition to fresh preparations, Blue Lake beans are popularly used in quick pickling recipes and canning. Blue Lake beans pair well with fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and basil, citrus, nuts, including walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, raisins, cheeses such as cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, and summer squash. Unwashed, raw Blue Lake beans will keep up to 7 days when stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer. Cooked green beans will keep 3 to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Blue Lake beans are one of the featured varieties showcased at the annual Green Bean Festival in Blairsville, Georgia. The celebration was established in the early 21st century in an effort to increase tourism, promote sustainable living between local farms and consumers, and create an educational event for both residents and visitors. Much of the festival occurs at the Union County farmers market, where vendors sell homemade baked items, canned goods, and fresh produce, including Blue Lake beans, while live bands contribute to a lively atmosphere. There is also a 5K run, beauty pageant, and green bean pizza-eating contest held throughout the weekend. One of the most interesting features of the festival is the community cannery located beside the festival grounds. The cannery was remodeled from a privately owned business to a community space where Blairsville residents can book appointments and bring their food items to safely can. Blue Lake beans are a popular canning variety and are often sold canned during the Green Bean Festival.

Geography/History

Blue Lake beans are descendants of ancient bean varieties that were originally native to Peru and were spread across the Americas through migrating peoples. Beans were cultivated in Native American tribes throughout North America, grown in the traditional crop system known as the three sisters, and many different bean varieties were created over time with improved characteristics. The first Blue Lake beans were produced in the early 1900s in the Blue Lake area near Ukiah, California. The original Blue Lake beans were slightly stringy but were the primary variety used for the canning industry. In 1923, the variety was brought to Oregon, where they were extensively researched and trialed for fresh use. Oregon breeders eventually developed new stringless Blue Lake bean varieties, and by 1952, there were over 10,000 acres dedicated to green beans in the state. The first commercial stringless Blue Lake bean variety was developed by the Asgrow Company in 1962, and in 1964, the Blue Lake 274 cultivar was released, one of the most popular Blue Lake beans in the modern-day. Today there are dozens of hybrids and sub-varieties that represent the original Blue Lake bean with better yields, disease resistance, and adaptability to various climates. Blue Lake beans are commercially produced through specialty growers and are sold through supermarkets and farmer’s markets. The beans are also a famous home garden variety in the United States and Australia, and the seeds are sold through online retailers worldwide.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Raki Raki (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	858-302-6405
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-806-2076
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Paradise Point Resort Tidal	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Eco Catering Grill	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271

the other 58...

Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-232-9840
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
The Roxy Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-230-2899
Hotel Del ENO Produce	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Tender Greens-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	310-954-1415
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-788-8570
Red O Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-684-0044
Soulshine	San Diego CA	858-886-7252
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
The Trails	San Diego CA	619-581-5331
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Starlite Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-358-9766
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Blue Lake Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Real Food Dietitians		Chicken Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Bake
Buona Pappa		Green Beans, Chicken & Avocado Baby Food
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Mostly Homemade Mom		Garlic Roasted Green Beans au Gratin
Joyful Healthy Eats		Crispy Baked Green Bean Fries with Creamy Sriracha Sauce
Sally's Baking Addiction		Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Delish Knowledge		Lentil Nicoise Salad
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Tamari Green Beans Stir-Fry
Fork Knife Swoon		Skillet Green Beans with Blue Cheese
Life Made Sweeter		Roasted Green Beans with Garlic and Balsamic

the other 31...

Sweet C's Designs		Garlic Chinese Style Green Beans
eCurry		Green Beans, Tomatoes and Almonds with Sumac
Spend With Pennies		Bacon Green Bean Bundles
Barefeet in the Kitchen		Sriracha Honey Roasted Green Beans
An Affair From the Heart		Potato, Green Bean & Bacon Soup
Epicurious		Blue Lake Green Beans with Lemon and Thyme
Chelsea's Messy Apron		One Pan Healthy Sausage and Veggies
The Stay at Home Chef		How To Cook the Best Green Beans Ever
Sweet Phi		Quick Pickled Vegetables
The Speckled Palate		Green Bean Bacon Bundles
The Wanderlust Kitchen		Oven Roasted Green Beans
Basil & Bubbly		Garlic Ginger Green Beens
From A Chef's Kitchen		Roasted Green Beans with Tomato Caper Relish
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Rosemary
Baking Beauty		Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
An Italian in My Kitchen		Simple Italian Green Bean Toss
Peas and Crayons		Greek Green Bean Salad
Fat Free Vegan Kitchen		Maitake + Beech Mushrooms with Simmered Tofu on Rice
She Wears Many Hats		Garlic Lemon Green Beans
Evolving Table		15 Minute Green Beans with Vinegar
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
From A Chef's Kitchen		Lasagna with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes
Foods from Africa		African Garden Egg Curry
Skinny Miss		Pasta with Green Beans and Pesto
Today's Creative Life		Chinese Beef and Green Bean Stir Fry
Foodie Crush		Pickled Green Beans
Garlic & Zest		Orange-Dijon Haricots Verts with Crispy Shallots
The Gracious Wife		Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Low Carb Yum		Oven Fried Green Beans
Rachel Cooks		Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Green Bean Salad with Grainy Dijon Shallot Vinaigrette

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Fresno Evergreen

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 309 days ago, 6/10/20
Sharer's comments : Gorgeous blue lake beans from Fresno Evergreen

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Tamai Family Farms
1-805-240-6306

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 330 days ago, 5/20/20
Sharer's comments : Blue Lakes are now in Season from Tamai Family Farms

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Tamai Family Farms
1-805-240-6306

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 331 days ago, 5/19/20
Sharer's comments : Fresh Young Blue Lake Beans from Gloria Tamai Family Farms. Come down to Specialty Produce to get the first pick of the season!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 645 days ago, 7/10/19
Sharer's comments : Young and beautiful blue lake Beans from Gloria Tamai!

Pacific Ranch Market

Pacific Ranch Market
7540 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869
714-639-9792

Near Villa Park, California, United States
About 655 days ago, 6/30/19

Specialty Produce

Specialty
619-295-3172

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 673 days ago, 6/12/19
Sharer's comments : Bean Season is happening!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

John Her Produce
559-313-6676

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 694 days ago, 5/22/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Her Produce!

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 712 days ago, 5/04/19
Sharer's comments : Blue Lake Green Beans from Kong Thao

Poway Farmers Market

Yasukochi Family Farms
Oceanside CA
760-801-6627

Near Poway, California, United States
About 726 days ago, 4/20/19