Ask a Farmer: Green Beans

 

What should we look for when choosing green beans at the Farmers Market or in a grocery store?

La Esperanza Farms:

"Choose fresh, well colored beans that snap easily when bent. Don't pick any beans that are have dark spots on them or ones that are shriveled."

How should I store my green beans?

"Refrigerate green beans in plastic bag, use within 1 week."

For those of you who are on our meal plan we will be using these wonderful healthy beans this week. To read about the nutritional value of green beans go to Powerfoods on this site.