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Green Beans, Wax Beans, Romano Beans

Green beans, pole beans, haricot verts, wax beans, Romano beans. These fresh summer beans are most commonly steamed, buttered, and served. Find a few more ways to enjoy fresh summer beans with these easy recipes.
Types of Beans
Go beyond green beans with this guide to pole beans, wax beans, string beans, and more.
A Quick Way to Steam Green Beans
Use this quick, hassle-free method to steam green beans.
Bean, Corn, Tomato Pasta
The best of summer vegetables come together in this Bean, Corn, Tomato Pasta - add chile for a bit of kick, if you like!
Braised Green Beans
Green beans (or Romano beans), garlic, olive oil, and salt. That's all it takes to make these delicious braised green beans.
Buttermilk Fried Green Beans
Light and crispy Buttermilk Fried Green Beans into a fun snack.
Marinated Green Bean Salad
Crisp-tender steamed green beans tossed with a shallot-y vinaigrettemake a snappy summer salad or side dish.
Mint Jalapeno Green Beans
Fresh green beans get a bright, not kick from a mint-jalapeno dressing.
Pickled Green Beans
These easy “refrigerator pickles” are not heat-processed and thus must be stored in the refrigerator to keep from spoiling. A great, snappy pickle, they are great in salads, alongside meaty fare like braised pork, and particularly good in place of or in addition to celery in a Bloody Mary.
Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Green Beans are quick. easy, and delicious.
Summer Vegetable Pesto Soup
Fresh summer vegetables, including green beans, in a light broth with a dollop of pesto on top (known is France as soupe au pistou) makes a quick, light summer supper.

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