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Dry Sautéed String Beans

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound (1–1 1/2 cups) string beans, cleaned, tips removed, cut into 2–3 inch pieces 1 cup peanut oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili paste 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional) Salt to taste PREPARATION Heat oil in a wok or deep pan and fry [...]

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Blue Lake Beans

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These beans were originally developed near Blue Lakes region in Ukiah CA and are still considered the bench mark in bean-dom for their beany flavor.

Preparation Tips

Julia Child recommends breaking off the ends with fingertips and leaving whole or cut to 2 ½ inches. Rinse them with hot water and steam for 3–5 minutes. Taste for doneness and stop the cooking with a dunk in ice water.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate in a plastic bag to avoid moisture loss (crisper drawer is best). Use within five days.
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Greek String Bean and Zucchini Stew

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Adapted from greekfood.about.com INGREDIENTS 1 pound of fresh string beans (yellow or green), trimmed 2–3 medium zucchini 1 onion (medium or large), chopped 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups tomato, finely diced 1/2 cup water (more as needed) Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional) [...]

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Greek-Style Green Beans, Squash, and Tomatoes

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Adapted from nytimes.com INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 2–3 crookneck or other summer squash 1–1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped (peels optional) 2–3 shallots, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, parsley, or dill Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional) PREPARATION Heat [...]

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Japanese Eggplant With Green Beans & Thai Red Curry

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Adapted from Bon Appetite magazine, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup peanut oil 1/2 lb Japanese Eggplant unpeeled, cut into 3-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide strips 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed 4 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 teaspoons yellow miso, mixed with 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce [...]

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Dragon Bean Succotash

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup corn kernels, cut from the cob 1 cup dragon beans or other beans with edible pods (such as green or yellow beans), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces— may also use 1/2 to 3/4 cups shelled beans, such as lima beans or fresh cranberry beans 1/4–1/2 [...]

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Green Beans 4 Ways

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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Dip fresh green beans into salad dressing as part of a crudités platter. Steam green beans and top with salt and butter or olive oil. Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter, add green beans and top with tamari or soy sauce. Chop fresh green beans and toss olive [...]

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Sautéed Green or Yellow Beans

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans or yellow wax beans 3–4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Wash beans well. Cut or break stems off of beans, and break or slice into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a [...]

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Sautéed Green Beans

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb green beans 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) salt PREPARATION Trim the stems off the beans and slice into desired length.  In a skillet, heat EVOO over medium-low heat and add garlic, stirring for about 3 minutes.  Turn heat to medium [...]

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Green Bean Salad

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans (and/or yellow), tips cut off 1/2 lemon Olive oil to drizzle over cooked beans Salt and pepper to taste Options to toss with beans: 1/2–1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1 tablespoon capers (drained) PREPARATION Bring an inch [...]

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Spring Panzanella

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Adapted from fullbellyfarm.com INGREDIENTS 4–6 cups of hearty Italian or French bread (preferably day old), cut into 1-inch cubes 2–3 cups broccoli, green beans, snap peas, and/or other spring veggies, cut into bite-size pieces 4–6 cups hearty greens (kale, chard, spinach), roughly chopped 2–4 cloves garlic, minced (more or less to taste) 1-1/2 cups onion, [...]

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Spring Vegetable Ragout, 3 Ways

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion, sliced thin (red, white, or yellow) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups spring veggies in bite-sized pieces: asparagus, zucchini, green beans, radishes, or any combination 1/4 cup veggie broth 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon [...]

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Mick Klug Farm, Saint Joseph, MI

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By Heidi Lewis The USDA classifies family farms as “any farm organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or family corporation.” But a cold definition is never the whole story, is it? Mick Klug grew up on his family’s farm. His parents established their 40-acre farm in the 1930s. The reason you often hear of farms [...]

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Sunchoke, Green Bean, and Kale Stew

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery 1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, oregano, or thyme 1 tablespoon flour 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth [...]

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Green Beans Hellenika

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Adapted from Laurel’s Kitchen, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in thirds 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper About 1/2 cup water or stock PREPARATION In a medium-sized saucepan, sauté onions in olive [...]

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Steamed Romano Beans with Garlic

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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3/4 pounds Romano beans 4 cloves garlic Olive Oil Salt PREPARATION Place whole Romano beans in small pot with whole peeled garlic and generous drizzle of olive oil. Add water to about 1/2 inch and put on low heat so that water steams but does not boil. Check [...]

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Salade Nicoise

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Adapted from the traditional French recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 1 head red butter lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into large pieces 2 to 3 yukon gold potatoes, steamed until tender 1 basket cherry tomatoes 1/4 pound green beans, steamed until tender 2 eggs, hard-boiled and cut in quarters 1 can tuna packed in olive [...]

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Summer Squash and Beans with Garlic, Leeks, and Bread Crumbs

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Recipe by FruitGuys’ Rachel Schiros INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups summer squash (yellow or patty pan), cut into thick slices 2 cups fresh green or yellow wax beans, stems trimmed off 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, most of green leaves trimmed off, thinly sliced 2/3 cups bread [...]

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Green Beans and Zucchini with Shallots

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Adapted from planetgreen.com INGREDIENTS 2 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise then into 1/2-inch slices 2 cups green beans, washed, trimmed, and cut or torn into bite-size pieces 2–3 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup veggie broth 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt (start with a couple pinches and add more to taste) Long [...]

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Green Bean and Cucumber Salad

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Adapted from myrecipes.com and ehow.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch green beans 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Zest of 1 lemon 1 cucumber PREPARATION Blanch Green Beans In a large pot of water to a rapid boil over high heat. Add enough salt so the water [...]

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Roasted Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Ingredients 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed but left whole 1 cup cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together beans, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on [...]

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Mustard-Glazed Veggie Roast: Leeks, Onion, Red Potatoes, and Radishes

Adapted from “Everyday Food” by Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt Veggies: 1 leek, end cut off and tough outer leaves removed; slice lengthwise and rinse thoroughly under running water until all dirt is removed; [...]

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Crunchy Vegetable and Brown Rice Salad

Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 cup brown rice 2 zucchini 1 cup green beans 2 carrots 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth 1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION Add brown rice, 2 cups [...]

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Simple Green Bean Salad with Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Adapted from Bon Appétit INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 cups of green beans, trimmed 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2-cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1/2-teaspoon salt 1/2-cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Cook beans in large pot [...]

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Simple Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Adapted from Bon Appétit INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 cups of green beans, trimmed 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2-teaspoon salt 1/2-cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Cook beans in large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until [...]

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Lemony Spring Vegetable Soup with White Beans

Adapted from Bon Appétit INGREDIENTS 2 15 oz. cans Great Northern Beans 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Half of 1 yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch discs 1 cup of [...]

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Green Beans, Zucchini & Mushroom Couscous with Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon butter 1 12 ounce box couscous (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 yellow onion, peeled & finely chopped 5 to 6 mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled & minced 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 zucchinis, rinsed and cut into ¼” discs 1 cup [...]

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Fee Fi Fo Fum Beans

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Jack’s mother was mad, beet-red steaming mad. Jack had sold Milky-White the cow for a handful of “magic” beans — what a fool! She threw the beans out the window and sent Jack to bed without supper. We know the rest of the story. A giant beanstalk grew outside the window providing the mother and son with an abundance [...]

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