Ingredient
String bean
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These are meant to be cooked and eaten, pods and all. They're best if they're steamed or stir-fried just until they're tender but still crisp. Select bright green beans that snap when broken in half. Their peak season is in the summer.
Also known as
- Green bean
- Snap bean
Equivalents
One pound = 3 to 3.5 cups
Substitutes
wax bean (different color; wax bean is yellow) OR Italian flat bean (flatter pods, excellent flavor) OR dragon tongue bean OR winged bean (less flavorful)
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