Green beans should have a bright, strong colour, with crisp pods with a satin-like sheen. They should not look wilted, discoloured or brown. They are best eaten when young and tender. To tell how ...
Look for beans with fresh green skins and a firm texture with no brown spots. They should not be too long or stringy. Fresh beans will ‘snap’ easily and look moist and juicy inside.
Lidey Heuck’s easy recipe for braised white beans and greens ... their magenta-speckled pods boisterously upstaging the green and wax beans. I’ve already been taking full advantage, simmering ...