- Green beans are nitrogen fixers, which means they have the ability to draw nitrogen from the air and return it to the soil. Because of this, farmers often plant beans and legumes in their crop rotations to replenish the soil.
- Fresh beans are classified into two basic categories: edible pod beans and shell beans. Green beans are the most popular edible pod bean, while lima beans are the most common shell bean sold in the United States.
- Compared to dry or shell beans, green beans provide less starch and protein, and more Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
- Fruits and vegetables come in a rainbow of colors. Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day — red, yellow/orange, white, green and blue/purple. Although their pods may be different colors (green, gold, purple, red or streaked), green beans are part of the green color group.
- Green fruits and vegetables help maintain vision health and strong bones and teeth. They may also lower the risk of some cancers. Examples of green bean varieties include the Yardlong, Hyacinth, Blue Lake (green pod), Haricot Verts (baby French green beans), Golden Wax (golden pod), Purple King (purple pod), Dragon’s Tongue (streaked pod) and Red Swan (red pod).
www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov and www.harvestofthemonth.com
Sensational Six-Layer Dinner
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 - 3 medium sliced potatoes
2 cups sliced carrots
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 pound browned and drained ground beef
1 1/2 cups green beans
1 can tomato-soup
Instructions:
1. Lightly oil or spray baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Layer ingredients in order given. Cover.
3. Bake at 350 degree for 45 minutes or until tender and thoroughly heated.
4. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes.
Note: For variation, use peas or corn instead of green beans. Use your favorite cream soup instead of tomato soup.
Cost:
Per Recipe: $ 5.56
Per Serving: $ 0.93
calories 230, fat 6g, sodium 580mg, sugar 9g, protein 25g
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