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Beans

Beans

Green and yellow beans are prised for their versatility and slightly sweet flavour. Every part of the bean can be eaten, from the pod to the seeds themselves. Served raw or cooked, they make a great side to any dish.

How to pick the freshest beans

How to pick the freshest beans

Green and yellow beans should be firm, smooth and uniform in colour; avoid those with bruises or discolouration. If beans snap with a crack when you bend them, it’s a sign they’re as fresh as can be!

How to keep them fresher longer

The shelf life of beans is relatively short given that they’re a rather delicate vegetable. To keep them fresher longer, store them in your fridge’s crisper at a high humidity level. They’re best consumed within three or four days of purchase.

How to enjoy them

Beans can be prepared countless different ways; you can blanche them in salted water, steam-cook them, or fry them in a pan. They’re also delicious served raw as a snack or thrown into a salad.