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French Beans

Inventory, 10 lbs : 18.28
This item was last sold on : 09/28/20

• 61 Featured Restaurants

• 16 Recipe Ideas

• 16 Sharess

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.

Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-239-3527
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
Ocean Beach Surf Lodge	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Jujus Kitchen	Bonita CA	619-471-5342
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Pala Mesa Resort	Fallbrook CA	706-728-5881
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900

the other 41...

Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Dope Ass Meals	San Diego CA	619-884-3905
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-637-2222
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-232-9845
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-943-6800
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include French Beans. One

is easiest, three is harder.

William-Sonoma Taste		Prosciutto-Wrapped Haricots Verts with Lemon Aioli
Cooking with Curls		French Green Beans
Jessica Gavin		Haricot Verts with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions
Ezra Pound Cake		French String Beans
Cherished Bliss		Sauteed French Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Laughing Spatula		Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Southern Boy Dishes		Pesto Gnocchi with Haricots Verts and Grape Tomatoes
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen		Sesame Ginger Sauteed Haricot Verts
Boulder Locavore		Lobster Risotto with Saffron and Haricot Vert
Noob Cook		French Beans in Pine Nuts and Mangoes

the other 6...

Well Plated		French Bean Salad
Southern Boy Dishes		Haricots Verts Bundles with Garlic Butter
Eat Make Read		Haricot Verts With Cinnamon Yogurt and Shallots
Sailu's Kitchen		Beans Pakodi Kura ~ French Beans Fritters Stir Fry
Leite's Culinaria		Haricots Verts with FrisÃ©e and Bacon
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots

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Fairway Market

Fairway market

Near West New York, New Jersey, United States
About 270 days ago, 1/03/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful French beans!

Super Indo Cinere depok Near Ciputat, Banten, Indonesia
About 276 days ago, 12/29/19
Sharer's comments : buncis di superindo cinere depok

Rungis

Rungis
Transportweg 34, 2991 LV Barendrecht
0310180617899
https://www.rungis.NL

Near Zwijndrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
About 331 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, Netherlands
About 336 days ago, 10/30/19
Sharer's comments : French beans .. Lidl supermarket Rotterdam

Offida Farmers Market Marche, Italy
About 384 days ago, 9/12/19
Sharer's comments : Local and just harvested!

Edmonds Farmers Market

Caruso Farm
Snohomish, WA

Near Edmonds, Washington, United States
About 395 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 States
About 430 days ago, 7/27/19
Sharer's comments : Sweet, pesticide free green beans ready to sautÃ© and devour :)

Central market of Athens-Greece 🇬🇷

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 516 days ago, 5/02/19
Sharer's comments : Haricots 🍃

Borough Market

Turnips Distributing stall

Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 524 days ago, 4/25/19
Sharer's comments : Very French beans!

Brentwood Farmers' Market

Country fresh herbs

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 541 days ago, 4/07/19

Brentwood Farmers' Market Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 541 days ago, 4/07/19

Brentwood Farmers' Market

Country Fresh Herbs
818-345-8810

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 562 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
760-801-0018

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 640 days ago, 12/29/18
Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market.

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. SD, CA
619-295-3172

www.specialtyproduce.cim

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 643 days ago, 12/26/18

Del Mar Farmers Market

Francisco Valdivia - Valdivia Farms
760-801-0018

Near Del Mar, California, United States
About 661 days ago, 12/08/18
Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market.

Brentwood Farmers' Market

Country Fresh Herbs
818-345-8810

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 688 days ago, 11/11/18
Sharer's comments : French Beans spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Delicious tender beans.