Thomas How to Steam Frozen Green Beans to Perfection: The Complete Guide As a busy home cook keeping a stash of frozen vegetables on hand is a lifesaver for quick and healthy meals. Green beans in particular freeze very well retaining their bright color, crisp texture, and nutrients. Steaming is one of the simplest, fastest ways … Read more
If you’re as addicted as I am to Chinese restaurant take-out green beans, you’ll love this recipe. You can bake Oven Roasted Green Beans to the same wrinkly, intensely flavored doneness as take-out beans. You won’t have to do much to make Easy Oven Roasted Green Beans; just drizzle them with olive oil, season them … Read more
Butter beans go by many names. This large, creamy bean has a smooth, buttery texture that makes it a pantry staple around the world. But the versatility of this legume extends to its nomenclature as well. So what are butter beans actually called? The Many Monikers of Butter Beans Here are some of the most … Read more
Pickled green beans, also known as “dilly beans”, are a tasty preserved vegetable that can be enjoyed year-round. Their crunchy texture and tangy, slightly spicy flavor make them a versatile ingredient. But what exactly can you do with a jar of pickled green beans? As someone who makes pickled green beans every summer, I’m always … Read more
Green beans, also known as string beans, snap beans, or just “green beans,” are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in the summer vegetable garden. You can grow them in pole or bush forms. I can help you if you’ve been growing green beans in your garden but don’t know when to pick them. … Read more
Are baked beans good for you? Find out why eating pulses as part of a healthy diet is good for you and how to pick the healthiest store-bought kinds. Baked beans are a staple food for many people. These beans cooked in a sweet, tangy sauce are popular at barbecues, potlucks and as a quick … Read more
Giving your flock kitchen scraps and leftovers is a great way to change up their diet, especially when the grasses and bugs they usually eat have died off because of winter. What can chickens eat? What treats are toxic or poisonous to your birds? Can chickens eat that? Read on for the complete list of … Read more
Foods that can cause or worsen gas and bloating include carbonated drinks, lentils, and cruciferous vegetables. However, excessive gas can sometimes indicate an underlying health problem, such as celiac disease. Most people will experience gas and bloating at some point. Belching and passing gas are normal ways for the body to get rid of extra … Read more
Fermenting vegetables is an age-old technique for preserving seasonal produce and boosting their nutritional value. The process of lacto-fermentation uses natural bacteria to create lactic acid, resulting in a tangy, probiotic-rich food that adds flavor and variety to meals. Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to ferment at home. With just a mason … Read more
If you’ve never had roasted green beans before, you’re in for a treat with this lemony favorite. The best way to enjoy this side dish is with green beans that are wrinkled and roasted in a high heat oven. Perfect for Paleo, GAPS, Keto, Whole30, Low FODMAP and reintroduction AIP. Green beans are one of … Read more