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Description/Taste
French beans are harvested anywhere from three to four inches in length, when their texture and flavor is at its peak. French beans have a thin, cylindrical shape with plump indentations along their contour, outlining the peas inside, which are shelled tightly within the bean flesh. The peas, which are essentially the bean's seeds, are a vibrant lime green in color, semi starchy in texture with a mild taste of the beans sweet and grassy flavors.
Seasons/Availability
French beans are available year-round with a peak season in summer.
Current Facts
French beans are a member of the Fabaceae family along with the common bean, pulses and peas. They are specifically bred and cultivated for their pods versus their seeds. This designates them as a fresh picking bean versus a canning bean or a bean grown for dry use as a legume. There are several types of French bean varieties and they can be found in colors of green, yellow and purple.
Nutritional Value
French beans provide less starch and protein than dried bean varieties, though they have higher levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Applications
Young French bean pods may be prepared whole, eaten raw, or lightly steamed or sauteed. Use in salads or saute with other vegetables and may also be canned and quick-pickled. Pair with summer vegetables such as squash, eggplant, and tomatoes; compliment with fresh herbs, citrus, nuts, raisins or currants, and mild cheeses. French green beans will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Geography/History
French beans' ancestors are native to South and Central Americas. It was not until the late 16th century that green beans were introduced to France via the Conquistadors. It would remain a low profile vegetable among common agrarians though until the 19th century, when the French made the bean a household vegetable, the name Haricot Verts ultimately branding the bean as French indefinitely. Yet, there is little difference, botanically between a French bean and a green bean, though sub varieties and improved cultivars continue to be developed. The first string-less green bean was developed in New York State by Calvin Keeney in 1894.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-973-9345 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Reata Glen | Mission Viejo CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Waldorf School of San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-280-8016 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619-326-8895 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Pachamama | San Diego CA | 619-738-3737 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Parakeet Cafe La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-578-1040 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
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Fairway Market
Fairway market
Near West New York, New Jersey, United StatesAbout 92 days ago, 1/03/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful French beans! 
Super Indo Cinere depok
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 97 days ago, 12/29/19 Sharer's comments : buncis di superindo cinere depok 
Rungis
Near Zwijndrecht, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 152 days ago, 11/04/19 Sharer's comments : Gorgeous French beans from Morocco at Rungis 
Lidl Vuurplaat
Lidl Super market Rotterdam
Near Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 157 days ago, 10/30/19 Sharer's comments : French beans .. Lidl supermarket Rotterdam 
Offida Farmers Market
Marche, ItalyAbout 205 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : Local and just harvested! 
Edmonds Farmers Market
Caruso Farm
Near Edmonds, Washington, United StatesSnohomish, WA About 217 days ago, 8/31/19 Sharer's comments : I enjoy these slightly blanched, and served on a crudité platter :) 
Des Moines Farmers Market
Near Des Moines, Washington, United StatesAbout 252 days ago, 7/27/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet, pesticide free green beans ready to sauté and devour :) 
Central market of Athens-Greece 🇬🇷
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 338 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Haricots 🍃 
Borough Market
Turnips Distributing stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 345 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Very French beans! 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country fresh herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 363 days ago, 4/07/19 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 363 days ago, 4/07/19 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 384 days ago, 3/17/19 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. First week of the year! 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United States760-801-0018 About 462 days ago, 12/29/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 465 days ago, 12/26/18 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
Near Del Mar, California, United States760-801-0018 About 483 days ago, 12/08/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Country Fresh Herbs
Near Sawtelle, California, United States818-345-8810 About 510 days ago, 11/11/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Delicious tender beans. 
Phinney Farmer's Market
Farmhouse Organics
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Poulsbo 98370 360-394-7754 About 623 days ago, 7/20/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Phinney Farmer's Market. Certified OG French Fillet Green Beans ready to sauté with a little brown butter and garlic - Yum! 
Amazon Farmers Market
Amador Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United States4233 Desmarais Rd, Zillah 98936 About 641 days ago, 7/03/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Amazon Farmers Market. Local Yakima Valley Green Beans ready to sautee! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-930-0815 About 700 days ago, 5/05/18 Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Virginia Park Farmer's Market. First of summer! |
