500G GREEN BEANS

French beans, runner beans, common beans, bobby beans, string beans and Thai beans are all names for different types of green bean. Green beans are picked when they’re very young – they should be bright in colour and firm. If the pods are bendy, they won’t taste sweet and crunchy. To eat the beans, the ends should be trimmed. They only need to be steamed or cooked in boiling water for a few minutes to be ready to eat. Green beans are a good source of fibre and contain beta-carotene, which helps us keep our eyes and skin healthy.