Fresh French Beans 5 lb.

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Keep your establishment well stocked with high-quality essentials like these fresh French beans! Also known as filet beans or haricots verts, French beans are a stringless cultivar of green beans. They have long been prized in French haute cuisine for their comparatively tender texture and grassy, delicate flavor. These beans are expertly grown and harvested, and they are shipped whole with their tips intact for an elegant appearance. Plus, these French beans don't just taste and look great - they're also great for you! These beans are an excellent source of dietary fiber, helping to aid digestion and help keep your customers feeling full, as well as essential nutrients like folate, iron, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and K. This bulk 5 lb. supply of French beans will keep your establishment well stocked with this essential ingredient!

Though French beans were originally reserved for haute cuisine, they have gained popularity in a wide variety of applications as they have become more readily available. Blanch these French beans in salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then saute them in olive oil with minced garlic and a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing and healthy side dish that will complement your gourmet main dishes! You can also draw inspiration from French cuisine and serve these beans with sliced almonds to create a delicious French amandine. French beans have become a popular ingredient in Salade Nicoise - use them to add crunchy texture and fresh flavor to this classic salad! You can also serve these beans raw or lightly blanched as a crudite or in salads. No matter how you choose to use them, these French beans will be a delicious addition to your menu!