Green beans (haricot) are liked among all people due to their earthy, herbal, solid texture. If you frequently chew on them raw while preparing, buy some more. Green beans (haricot) are a food product in the same group as black beans and kidney beans. They are made up of a green pod with just few tiny seeds inside, and both are usually consumed as a single serving. Snap beans or string beans are other names for green beans.

USES:

They are a classic side dish that can be steamed, sauté, or boiled (add a little butter, garlic and lemon). Their texture also stands up to long cooking in recipes like casseroles and stews. Green beans (haricot) also improve the soil that they grow in because of their ability to “fix” nitrogen from the air in nodules attached to the bean roots.  The green bean’s (haricot) seed contains the majority of the energy! Green beans (haricot) contain enough nourishment to sustain them until the development of their first genuine leaves, even without the use of fertilizer.

Some examples of green beans (haricot) recipe:

1. 1. Green Bean Casserole
   2. Green Bean Salad
   3. Three-Bean Salad
   4. Asian-Style Green Beans
   5. Green Bean and Basil Soup
   6. Pickled Green Beans

BENEFITS:

1. 1. It is a low-calorie food.
   2. It contains antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonols, quercetin, and kaemferol.
   3. They contain fibre that reduce cholesterol and promote good heart health.
   4. Good for bones Green Beans have a good amount of vitamin k. They improves bone health by absorbing calcium thus, reduces risk of bone fractures.
   5. Aid in a Healthy Pregnancy.
   6. May Help Prevent Cancer.
   7. Protect Bone Health.

Nutrients

They contain many essential vitamins and minerals, including:

• • Vitamin A, C, k
  • Folate
  • Thiamine
  • Niacin
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorous
  • Potassium
  • Zinc