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Description/Taste
Green Romano beans are broad and flattened in shape, averaging about five inches in length at maturity. The beans have a stringless seam that opens rather easily while still young. The pods cling loosely to a series of about six tiny lime green to white colored peas. The beans are crisp and fleshy in texture, extremely succulent, offering a subtlety sweet and grassy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Green Romano beans are available during summer and fall months.
Current Facts
Also known as Italian Flat bean and Italian Pole bean Green Romano beans are botanically part of Phaseolus vulgaris and a member of the Leguminosae family. A flat, snap type the Green Romano is a pole bean variety and can be green, purple or yellow depending on the specific cultivar.
Nutritional Value
Green Romano beans are rich in dietary fiber which studies have shown can help support healthy digestion.
Applications
Green Romano beans can be utilized in both raw and cooked applications and will work in many preparations where conventional green beans are called for. They are ideal lightly cooked but also given their meaty texture can stand up to longer cooking preparations. Use care though not to overcook Green Romano beans as doing so can cause them to produce a slight mucilage similar to that of overcooked okra. Green Romano beans can be boiled, sauteed, steamed, braised, grilled and deep fried. When raw they can be sliced and added to grain or green salads or served whole along with dip as crudites. Whole Green Romano beans are perfect for pickling and can be served as part of an antipasti or added to savory cocktails as an edible garnish. Romano beans are also a popular canning bean and can be preserved for use in later seasons. The meaty texture of Green Romano beans will pair well with garlic, shallots, tomato, ginger, oregano, sage, parsley, pancetta, chickpeas, olives, vinegar, dijon mustard, sausage and hazelnuts. To store, keep beans refrigerated in a paper bag and use within three to four days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Green Romano beans, in Italy oftentimes referred to as fagioli a corallo, are commonly used in Italian cuisine and appear in a variety of dishes such as minestrone, fagioli in umido (stewed beans), and agiolini all’uccelletto (beans cooked in the style of game birds).
Geography/History
As its given name suggests, the Romano bean is native to Italy. Pole beans are known to yield longer harvests per season than bush bean varieties. Their seasons often stretch into the fall during shorter days and cooler nights, whereas bush bean types will yield abundant crops instantly. Romano bean plants grow in a climbing fashion, vines should be trellised or grown along a fence to provide support. Additionally, Romano beans are an ideal crop companion for corn as the corn stalks will act as a natural support for the bean vines to grow on. Romano bean plants will produce heavy yields for much longer than most bush bean varieties, even up until the first frost of the season. Romano beans prefer a Mediterranean climate and will require a warmer temperature than most beans when first sprouting but once established will be drought, heat, cold and pest tolerant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
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North Park Thursday Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 7 days ago, 10/14/21 
Pacific Beach Farmers Market
Rodney Kawano Farms
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesOceanside, CA About 65 days ago, 8/17/21 Sharer's comments : These are hands-down my favorite sautéing bean! 
Johnson Family Farm
Johnson Family Farm
Near Hendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesHendersonville NC About 107 days ago, 7/06/21 Sharer's comments : Love romanos sauteed with a touch of butter, garlic, and sea salt! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tamai family farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 453 days ago, 7/25/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 477 days ago, 7/01/20 Sharer's comments : Green Romano Beans 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Organic Farm
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompac, CA 805-737-7127 About 484 days ago, 6/24/20 Sharer's comments : Green Romano Beans 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Tutti Frutti Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 491 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : Romano Beans now in season from Tutti Frutti 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 506 days ago, 6/02/20 Sharer's comments : Green Romano beans at Specialty Produce .. 
Asian Pacific Market
Asian Pacific Market
Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 603 days ago, 2/26/20 
Dean's Produce
Dean's Produce - Broadway
Near Millbrae, California, United States451 Broadway Millbrae CA 94030 650-692-1042 https://www.deansproducemarkets.com About 607 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and in season. 
99 Ranch Market 大華超級市場
99 Ranch Market - Skyline Plaza
Near Daly City, California, United States250 Skyline Plaza Daly City CA 94015 650-992-8899 https://www.99ranch.com About 608 days ago, 2/21/20 Sharer's comments : Peking green beans. 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 626 days ago, 2/03/20 
Super King Market
Super King Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Altadena, California, United States2260 Lincoln Ave Altadena CA 91001 626-296-9311 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 628 days ago, 2/01/20 
Armen Market
Near Altadena, California, United StatesAbout 629 days ago, 1/31/20 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 https://www.sasounproduce.com About 629 days ago, 1/31/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 630 days ago, 1/30/20 
Super Irvine
Near Tustin, California, United StatesAbout 634 days ago, 1/26/20 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 http://www.wholesumchoice.com About 636 days ago, 1/24/20 
Baiz Market Place
Baiz Market - 20th Street
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States523 N 20th Street Phoenix AZ 85006 602-252-8996 About 653 days ago, 1/07/20 
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Baiz Market - 27th Ave
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States8030 N 27th Ave Phoenix AZ 85051 602-603-1049 About 654 days ago, 1/06/20 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 665 days ago, 12/26/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Romano beans! 
Rob - The Gourmets' Market
Rob Gourmet Market
Near Brussels, Brussels, BelgiumWoluwelaan 1150 Sint-Pieters-Woluwe Brussels - Belgie 027712060 https://www.rob-brussels.be About 701 days ago, 11/21/19 Sharer's comments : Romano Beans at Rob! |
