Green beans, also called string beans, stringless beans or snap beans are the fruit of the bean vegetable, used worldwide in cooking. They contain less starch and proteins but Vitamin A and Vitamin C than
dried beans. Green beans are usually boiled or steamed, stir fried or cooked in casseroles. They are also popular as a side dish, alone or with other boiled vegetables, with
chicken, pork or beef dishes.
Green beans are avaliable fresh, canned or frozen.