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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.
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA |
Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
Mangia Mangia | Valley Center CA | 619-295-3172 |
Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-806-2076 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
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Fairway market
Near West New York, New Jersey, United StatesAbout 464 days ago, 1/03/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful French beans! ![]() About 470 days ago, 12/29/19 Sharer's comments : buncis di superindo cinere depok ![]() ![]() About 524 days ago, 11/04/19 Sharer's comments : Gorgeous French beans from Morocco at Rungis ![]() ![]()
Lidl Super market Rotterdam
Near Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsAbout 530 days ago, 10/30/19 Sharer's comments : French beans .. Lidl supermarket Rotterdam ![]() About 578 days ago, 9/12/19 Sharer's comments : Local and just harvested! ![]() ![]()
Caruso Farm
Near Edmonds, Washington, United StatesSnohomish, WA About 589 days ago, 8/31/19 Sharer's comments : I enjoy these slightly blanched, and served on a crudité platter :) ![]() About 624 days ago, 7/27/19 Sharer's comments : Sweet, pesticide free green beans ready to sauté and devour :) ![]() ![]()
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 710 days ago, 5/02/19 Sharer's comments : Haricots 🍃 ![]() ![]()
Turnips Distributing stall
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 718 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Very French beans! |