Green Beans:

The common name "green beans" actually refers to the young, unripe fruits of the **common bean plant** (*Phaseolus vulgaris*). Here is a subtitle and description for green beans: ## 🫛 Green Beans: Snap Beans, String Beans, and Haricots Verts **Description:** Green beans are the **immature, edible pods** of the common bean plant, harvested before the seeds inside have fully matured. They are a popular vegetable (though botanically a fruit) known for their crisp, succulent texture and mild, slightly earthy flavor. * **Common Names:** Also widely known as **snap beans** (due to the audible *snap* when broken), **string beans** (referring to the tough string found on older varieties, though most modern ones are "stringless"), and **French beans** or *Haricots Verts*. * **Appearance:** Typically slender, cylindrical, or sometimes flat pods, ranging from a few inches to over a foot long. The most common color is vibrant green, but varieties like wax beans (yellow) and purple-podded beans also exist. * **Culinary Use:** They are a versatile food eaten around the world. Green beans are prepared in countless ways—steamed, boiled, stir-fried, sautéed, roasted, and are the star of classic dishes like green bean casserole. They can also be eaten raw in moderation. * **Nutritional Value:** Green beans are **low in calories** and a good source of **dietary fiber**, **Vitamin K**, **Vitamin C**, and **folate**.